captain - air transport

3 months ago


Calgary, Canada WestJet Encore Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 75 to 85 hours per month
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 5 years or moreWork site environment
  • Commercial aviationWork setting
  • Various locations
  • Outside Canada
  • Willing to relocateTasks
  • Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
  • Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
  • Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
  • Perform post-flight inspections
  • Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
  • 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 reportsSupervision
  • 3-4 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
  • Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
  • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
  • Multi-instrument Flight RatingSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Airport security clearance
  • Medical examTransportation/travel information
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Parking paid by employer
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel for extended periodsWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity
  • 20/20 vision
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Large workload
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • SittingPersonal suitability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Values and ethicsScreening questions
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefitsFinancial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Long term benefits
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)Other benefits
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance

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