helicopter pilot

49 North Helicopters Ltd.; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Campbell River is seeking a skilled helicopter pilot with a Commercial Pilot Licence and experience in various flight operations. The role involves flying aircraft, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Willingness to relocate and travel is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Train licenced pilots for additional certification.

Skills

Team player

Client focus

Organized

Judgement

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• At heights
• Bush pilot operation
• Confined spaces
• Search and rescue
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Visual Flight Rating

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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• 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?

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49 North Helicopters Ltd. in Campbell River, BC