Pilot - Air Transport

6 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada WestJet Encore Ltd. Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent position at WestJet Encore Ltd.
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: Average 75 to 85 hours per month
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required
  • Experience: 5 or more years of experienceWork Site Environment
  • Commercial aviation environment with regular travelWork Setting
  • Varied locations, including outside Canada
  • Willingness to relocate is a requirementJob Tasks
  1. Fly fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters
  2. Follow emergency procedures in case of equipment malfunction or failure
  3. Monitor engine and aircraft systems during flight
  4. Perform post-flight inspections
  5. Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
  6. Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
  7. Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, providing crew members with flight and test procedures and directing aircraft crew activities during flights
  8. Conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
  9. Conduct pre-flight inspections of aircraft and verify passenger and cargo distribution to ensure weight and balance specifications are met
  10. Request takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information from control towers
  11. Maintain communication with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters, responding to and reporting in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
  12. Prepare flight evaluation reports
SupervisionLead a team of 3-4 peopleCertifications, Licenses, Memberships, and CoursesCommercial Pilot Licence - fixed wingAirline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wingRestricted Radiotelephone Operator LicenceMulti-instrument Flight RatingSecurity and SafetyCriminal record check requiredAirport security clearance necessaryMedical examination requiredTransportation/Travel InformationAbility to travel regularlyTravel expenses paid by employerParking paid by employerWillingness to travel cross-borderWillingness to travel for extended periodsWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesWork in a fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesPhysically demanding roleAttention to detailManual dexterity20/20 visionCombination of sitting, standing, and walkingLarge workloadHand-eye co-ordinationAbility to distinguish between coloursSitting for extended periodsPersonal SuitabilityExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationOrganized and efficientTeam playerAccurate and reliableClient-focusedEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityInitiativeJudgementReliabilityValues and ethicsScreening QuestionsAvailability for shift or on-call workAvailability for the advertised start dateCurrent ability to work in CanadaProximity to the advertised locationRequired certificationsHealth BenefitsDental planDisability benefitsHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefitsFinancial BenefitsAs per collective agreementBonusLife insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Long Term BenefitsTax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)Other BenefitsLearning/training paid by employerOn-site amenitiesOn-site recreation and activitiesPaid time off (volunteering or personal days)Parking availableTravel insurance

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