bush pilot

Alkan Air Ltd.; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Whitehorse is seeking a skilled pilot to fly fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. The ideal candidate has 2 to 3 years of flying experience, relevant safety certifications, and a commitment to managing aviation operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include conducting pre-flight inspections, monitoring flight systems, and ensuring passenger safety. Relocation support is provided, and an attractive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Pension plan

Life insurance

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience in aviation.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation.
• Ability to fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Client focus

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing

Flight instrument rating

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Multi-instrument Flight Rating

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 37 hours per week

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• Government transport
• Bush pilot operation
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location
• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Various locations
• Outside Canada
• Willing to relocate
• Air ambulance service

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Perform post-flight inspections
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• 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
• Transport and handle dangerous goods
• MS Office
• Replenish fuel

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
• Flight instrument rating
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
• Multi-instrument Flight Rating
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift

Weather forecasting experience

• Aviation

Vehicle and equipment experience

• De-icing sprayers

Type of industry experience

• Corporate aviation

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available
• 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
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)