Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- Airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site workplace

- Commercial aviation
- Aerial surveys
- Crop dusting and spraying

Work setting

- Rural area
- Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

- 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
- 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




- Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

Supervision

- 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

- Bulk handling system
- Sprayer or duster

Specialization or experience

- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

- Pesticides

Additional information

Security and safety

- Bondable
- Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- 20/20 vision
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination

Personal suitability

- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Judgement
- Reliability

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