bush pilot

Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 5 days ago


Dease Lake, Canada BC Yukon Air Service Ltd. Full time
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 yearsWork site environment
  • Commercial aviation
  • Outdoors
  • Bush pilot operation
  • DangerousWork setting
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Remote locationTasks
  • Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
  • Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
  • Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments, and follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
  • Perform post-flight inspections, record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight and report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
  • 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
  • Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
  • Prepare flight evaluation reportsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Landplane and Seaplane EndorsementsScreening questions
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • Work Term: Seasonal
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week