air patrol pilot

Government of Canada; Juniper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a skilled pilot to operate fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. The role involves performing inspections, maintaining communication during flights, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Ideal candidates should possess a Commercial Pilot Licence and have 3-5 years of experience in a demanding outdoor setting. Benefits include health plans, life insurance, and paid training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Willing to travel regularly and internationally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Perform pre-flight inspections and post-flight documentation.
• Maintain communications and respond to in-flight emergencies.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Tools

Sprayer or duster

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Crop dusting and spraying
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• Perform post-flight inspections
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster

Additional information Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance