co-pilot

Buffalo Airways Ltd.; Yellowknife; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional aviation company in Yellowknife is seeking a skilled pilot to operate fixed-wing aircraft. The role involves performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections, coordinating with ground control, and ensuring safety procedures. Candidates must hold a valid Commercial Pilot Licence and have experience in flight operations. The position offers physical challenges and requires excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of practical flying experience required.
• Possess a valid Commercial Pilot Licence for fixed-wing aircraft.
• Experience in flight operations and emergency procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Perform post-flight inspections and maintain flight logs.
• Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing

Flight instrument rating

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Multi-instrument Flight Rating

Tools

Dispatch systems

Safety equipment / gear

Job description

Overview

Duration of employment: Permanent

Working language: English

Working hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Education

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

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

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 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• 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 coordination
• 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

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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

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