Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 2,080 hours per year Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment Commercial aviation Outdoors At heights Bush pilot operation Dangerous Noisy Search and rescue Aerial surveys Sightseeing Forest firefighting Work setting Rural area Urban area Tasks Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments 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 Test new aircraft to evaluate performance 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 Supervision 1 to 2 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player Effective interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Reliability Values and ethics Employment terms options Early morning Evening Shift Flexible hours Morning On call Employment terms options Day Weekend Workplace information Hybrid

📌 commercial helicopter pilot (Nelson)
🏢 Columbia Helicopters
📍 Nelson