Helicopter pilot
Valley B Aviation
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Commercial aviation
- Outdoors
- Government transport
- Bush pilot operation
- Confined spaces
- Aerial surveys
- Forest firefighting
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Remote location
Responsibilities
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
- Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
- 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 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Commercial Pilot Licence – rotors
- Visual Flight Rating
Additional information
Security and safety
- Medical exam
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement