Pilot - Twin Otter Captain

Sander Geophysics Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geophysics is seeking a skilled pilot responsible for the operation and safety of aircraft during global surveys. The ideal candidate will hold a commercial pilot's license, have extensive flying experience, and be willing to travel internationally. Employee benefits include comprehensive health coverage, life insurance, and paid leave.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits coverage including health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Paid vacation, personal leave, and medical leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1,000 total flight hours required.
• Experience on de Havilland Twin Otters is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to global survey sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation and safety of the aircraft during flights.
• Assist in monitoring on-board geophysical equipment and complete flight reports.
• Liaise with foreign aviation authorities and ensure all flight equipment is operational.

Skills

Flying safety

Monitoring equipment

Preflight inspections

Communication with aviation authorities

Education

Commercial pilot's licence with group 1 instrument rating

Job description

• 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.

SGL is committed to promoting employee wellness and successful work-life balance. Employee benefits include (but are not limited to) :

• Comprehensive benefits coverage including health, dental, vision, and paramedical;
• Life insurance;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Paid vacation, personal leave, and medical leave;