captain - air transport

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled pilot to operate fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring flight safety, conducting pre-flight inspections, and coordinating with ground crews. Key qualifications include a trades certificate and 2-3 years of flight experience.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters and monitor flight operations.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and maintain communications with control towers.
• Direct activities of the aircraft crew during flights.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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

Additional information Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• 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

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits