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Kelowna
25 Sep
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Kelowna
Company: Wildcat Helicopters Inc.Type: $6,736.80 a month – Temporary, Seasonal, Full-timeDescriptionHelicopter Pilot (Seasonal)Employer: Wildcat Helicopters Inc.Expiring: ongoingSalary: $6,736.80 per monthJob Type: Full time, Seasonal April – October (minimum of 30 hours per week)Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possibleMinimum Education: Graduation from a certified flying or aviation school and Mountain Course are required, minimum of 2000 flying hoursPositions Available: 1NOC Group: 72600Benefits: None (seasonal position)Job Location (s):2431 Dominion Rd., West Kelowna, British Columbia. Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel may be required.Job Description:Wildcat operates a fleet of Bell 212, 412 and Astar AS350 B3e (H-125) mission‐specific modified aircraft, and offers numerous services including fire suppression, heli‐skiing, critical services and heavy‐lift, both in West Kelowna and across Canada, as necessary. Wildcat has the resources to create solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Our crews are focused on the most specialized helicopter operations in the industry. We are equipped to carry out both emergency services and recreational operations, including firefighting, critical services, heavy lifting, and heli‐skiing.With the significantly reduced snowpack and forecasts calling for drought conditions this summer we anticipate a particularly challenging wildfire season in British Columbia and are looking to hire additional helicopter pilots to assist during wildfire season. Preference will be given to candidates with experience flying Astar AS350 B3e (H-125) and Bell 212/412 aircraft, Mountain Course and experience,
and Precision Long Line experience.Overtime may be required, and shift times will vary (early morning, morning, day, evening and weekend.)Main Duties include:Act as Contact liaison between the Company and its customers as required in carrying out the Pilot's duties or when requested by the CompanyConduct pre‐flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are metCoordinate flight activities with ground crews and air‐traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flightsContact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other informationFly Astar AS350 B3e (H-125) and Bell 212/412 helicoptersPlanning and timely completion of all scheduled and unscheduled flight assignmentsSafe and competent operation of all Company aircraft, vehicles and equipment assigned to the employee as Pilot in CommandFollow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failureMake in‐flight repairs,
such as replacing fuses and adjusting instrumentsMonitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flightConduct in‐flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flightsMaintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in‐flight emergencies and malfunctionsRecord equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flightPerform post‐flight inspectionsReport required repairs to ground maintenance personnelPrepare flight evaluation reportsRoutine administrative assignments as directed by the Company's Executive Management, Operations Manager and/or Chief PilotPerform at the highest level of professional expertise and conduct in all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Operations Manual and Company Health and Safety PolicyEmployment Requirements:Graduation from a certified flying or aviation school is requiredCommercial Pilot Licence – rotorsMountain Course completion and experienceCategory 1 Medical CertificateMinimum of 2000 flying hoursStrong oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skillsExhibits sound judgmentTeam playerWillingness to take initiativeCommitment to high professional standards & safetyStrong analytical skillsHigh level of accuracyCustomer‐service orientedStrong work ethicWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities:Fast‐paced environmentWork under pressurePhysically demandingCombination of sitting, standing and walkingHeavy workloadHand‐eye coordinationProlonged sittingWe welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group but, as members of ethnic minority groups such as aboriginals, youth and new immigrants are currently under‐represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Selection will be based on merit alone.Job Types: Full-time, SeasonalContract length: 6 months
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