pilot - air transport

SkyCare Air Ambulance; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air ambulance service in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a qualified pilot to operate fixed-wing aircrafts and helicopters. The role involves monitoring systems during flight, following emergency protocols, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate must possess a Commercial Pilot Licence and have experience in aviation. This position offers various benefits, including health care, disability benefits, and training paid by the employer.

Benefits

Health care plan

Travel insurance

Learning / training paid by employer

Wellness program

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing required.
• Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing required.
• Multi-instrument Flight Rating is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters.
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Prepare flight evaluation reports.

Job description

Work terms

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 45 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Outside Canada
• 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
• 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
• Prepare flight evaluation reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Aircraft experience

• Small jet airplane

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Airport security clearance
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• 20 / 20 vision
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program