co-pilot

Government of Canada - Northern; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Canada is seeking a skilled pilot with a commercial pilot licence to operate fixed wing aircrafts and helicopters. The role involves monitoring aircraft systems, coordinating with ground crews, and ensuring safety during flights. Previous experience and appropriate certifications are essential for this position. Benefits include health and dental plans, and on-site housing options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year to 2 years of non-university certification or diploma.
• 1 to less than 7 months experience required.
• Criminal record check and medical exam required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Flight instrument rating

Multi-instrument Flight Rating

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Government transport
• Bush pilot operation
• Dangerous
• Noisy
• Aerial surveys
• Non-smoking
• Aircraft testing
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Prepare and maintain flight plans, flight logs and other reports
• Pre-flight documentation
• Operate dispatch systems
• Drive and operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment
• Load cargo and passenger baggage efficiently

Credentials

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
• Flight instrument rating
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
• Multi-instrument Flight Rating

Additional information

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Public transportation is not available
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Parking available