Helicopter Pilot

Education:
Other trades certificates or diploma
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years;
500 to 1,500 hours minimum depending on type.
Work site environment:
Commercial aviation, outdoors, bush pilot, forest firefighting, aerial survey, Heavy equipment
Work setting:
Staff accommodation available, rural area, remote location, various locations.
Responsibilities:
Fly helicopters, co-ordinate flight activities with ground crew, monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight, perform post-flight inspections, report required repairs to ground crew, conduct pre-flight inspections, ensure weight and balance specifications are met, prepare flight reports, participate in emergency response planning, familiarity with Cirro and able to learn computer programs as needed.
Credentials:
Canadian commercial helicopter pilot license. 205, 212, and 407 endorsements.
Priority given to those with experience on Bell 205/212
Additional information:
Need to pass a medical exam, valid driver’s license, willing to travel, travel expenses paid by employer.
Personal suitability:
Accurate, client focus, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, flexible, reliable, team player
Benefits:
Health plan, company RRSP
Who can apply:
Canadian citizen, permanent or temporary resident of Canada, Valid work permit to fly 702/703 with work hours left as per FRMS in order to meet seasonal needs.
**Job Types**:
Fixed term contract, Seasonal
**Salary**:
$50,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
**Experience**:
- medium helicopter:
1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- pilot's license (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lac du Bonnet, MB (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location:
On the road