Pilot - Twin Otter Captain

Sander Geophysics; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global geophysical services provider in Ottawa is seeking a qualified pilot for international projects. Responsibilities include ensuring aircraft safety, monitoring equipment, and preflight inspections. Candidates must hold a commercial pilot’s license and have a minimum of 1,000 flight hours. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, paid vacation, and on-site amenities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits coverage

Life insurance

Paid vacation

On-site gym

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have a valid commercial pilot's licence with group 1 instrument rating.
• A minimum of 1,000 total flight hours is required.
• Must have a valid passport for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe operation of the aircraft.
• Monitor on-board geophysical equipment.
• Complete preflight inspections and postflight reports.

Skills

Commercial pilot´s licence

Minimum of 1,000 total hours

Low level survey flying experience

International flying experience

Additional languages

Education

Commercial pilot's licence with group 1 instrument rating

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Overview

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 on board during the flight;
• Assist in monitoring on-board 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; and
  • 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;
• Minimum of 1,000 total hours;
• A valid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport for the purpose of traveling globally;
• Valid driver''s licence;
• Willing to travel to our global survey sites;
• Low level survey flying experience an asset;
• International flying experience an asset;
• Experience on de Havilland Twin Otters; and
• 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.