Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. Outdoors. At heights. Bush pilot operation. Dangerous. Noisy. Aerial surveys. Non-smoking. Crop dusting and spraying. Forest firefighting. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Remote location. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. Test new aircraft to evaluate performance. Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights. Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights. Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met. Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information. Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions. Prepare flight evaluation reports. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing. First Aid Certificate. Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Willing to travel. Drive manual transmission vehicle. Travel expenses not paid by employer. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Manual dexterity. 20/20 vision. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.
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