air pilot

Forest Protection Limited; Lincoln Parish; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental support company in Lincoln Parish seeks a skilled pilot to operate aircraft for environmental monitoring and support. Candidates must have a Commercial Pilot Licence and willingness to travel extensively. The role requires strong communication skills and specialized environmental knowledge. Offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care and pension plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Wellness program

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of flying experience.
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge are required.
• Valid driver's licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and inform crew members.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Values and ethics

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

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.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Aerial surveys
• Crop dusting and spraying
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• 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
• 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

Credentials

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program