Helicopter Pilot

Capital Helicopters; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Yukon is looking for skilled pilots to operate helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Responsibilities include monitoring aircraft systems and conducting pre-flight checks. Candidates must hold a Commercial Pilot Licence and be prepared for frequent travel. The position offers health benefits, including a dental plan, and invaluable training opportunities. This role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience flying fixed wing aircraft or helicopters is an asset.
• Willing to travel regularly, including extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections of aircraft.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Client focus

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• Government transport
• Confined spaces
• Search and rescue
• Aerial surveys
• Sightseeing
• Forest firefighting

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver''s licence
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• 20/20 vision
• Hand-eye coordination

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

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program