Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Government transport
• Aerial surveys
• Sightseeing
• Aerial

Work setting

• Rural area
• Transportation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
• 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 in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems 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
• Prepare flight evaluation reports
• Participate in emergency response planning
• Provide service to passengers during flight

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
• Visual Flight Rating

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits