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