Pilot - Cessna Grand Caravan Captain

Sander Geophysics; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A geophysical survey company is seeking a qualified pilot to operate aircraft for international projects. The ideal candidate holds a commercial pilot's licence and has at least 1,000 flight hours. Responsibilities include ensuring aircraft safety, monitoring equipment, and conducting inspections. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health coverage and paid leave.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

On-site gym

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 1,000 total flight hours minimum required.
• Low level survey flying experience preferred.
• Experience on Cessna Grand Caravans is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and ensure safety of the aircraft during flight.
• Monitor geophysical equipment onboard.
• Complete preflight and postflight inspections.

Skills

Commercial pilot's licence

Flight safety management

International flying experience

Education

Valid driver's licence

Passport capable for international travel

Job description

Department Flight Operations Reports to Flight Operations Manager / Chief Pilot Location Ottawa office and SGL field project locations worldwide

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft they command and for all those onboard during the flight;
• Assist in monitoring onboard geophysical equipment;
• Complete preflight inspections and postflight reports;
• Liaise with foreign aviation authorities;
• For each flight, become familiar with:
  • the planned route/flight plan;
  • the aerodromes planned for normal and emergency use, and
  • the survey navigation equipment and ensure that it is in working order.
• Ensure the following has been met:
  • the flight as planned can be made safely;
  • the aircraft equipment including emergency, survival and safety equipment are installed.

Qualifications And Experience

• A valid commercial pilot's licence with group 1 instrument rating;
• A minimum of 1,000 total hours;
• Must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport for the purpose of traveling globally;
• Valid driver's licence;
• Must be willing to travel to our global survey sites;
• Low level survey flying experience an asset;
• International flying experience an asset;
• Experience on Cessna Grand Caravans;
• Additional languages an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage including health, dental, vision, and paramedical;
• Life insurance;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Paid vacation, personal leave, and medical leave;
• On-site gym;
• On-site parking.

If you are interested or know a qualified person who would be interested, please forward their resume to [e-mail]. Be sure to include the position title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Sander Geophysics is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] prior to your interview.