Helicopter Pilot in Saskatchewan

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Crop dusting and spraying

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems 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 pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
• Prepare flight evaluation reports

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Commercial Pilot Licence – rotors
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Experience and specialization

Flight instructor ratings

• Helicopter

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available