Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
5 years or more
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
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Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
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Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
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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
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Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
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Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
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Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
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Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
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Prepare flight evaluation reports
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Manual dexterity
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Overtime required
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sound discrimination
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Sitting
Personal suitability
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Group insurance benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.