Helicopter Pilot

49 North Helicopters; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional aviation service provider in Campbell River is seeking an experienced pilot to operate fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. The role requires following strict safety protocols, performing inspections, and training licensed pilots. Candidates must possess a Commercial Pilot Licence, Visual Flight Rating, and have 2-3 years of related experience. Health benefits, including a dental plan, are provided. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel are mandatory.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in aviation.
• Medical exam required for security and safety.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction.
• Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments.
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Perform post-flight inspections.
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight.
• Train licenced pilots for additional certification.
• Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors

Visual Flight Rating

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Bush pilot operation
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Search and rescue
• Aerial surveys
• Sightseeing
• Forest firefighting
• Instructing

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
• 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
• Train licenced pilots for additional certification
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Visual Flight Rating

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan