air patrol pilot

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking a qualified aircraft operator to fly fixed wing aircraft. The role requires a Commercial Pilot Licence and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections, maintaining communication with dispatchers, and adhering to safety procedures. Benefits include health coverage and travel opportunities.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Willing to travel regularly, including internationally.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Perform post-flight inspections and maintain communications with dispatchers.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections to ensure weight and balance specifications.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Sprayer or duster

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

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 activitiesOther benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance