Instruct student pilots in procedures and techniques of flying aircraft and in ground-school subjects such as navigation, radio procedures and flying regulations
Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
Train licenced pilots for additional certification
Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments, and follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
Perform post-flight inspections, record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight and report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
Train and prepare pilots for examination
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
Prepare flight evaluation reports
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Stocks/shares
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Pension plan
Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Parking available
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
Airline Pilot Transport Licence - fixed wing
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
Personal Suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Security and Safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Airport security clearance
Medical exam
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
20/20 vision
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Sitting
Work Setting
Staff accommodation provided
Various locations
Outside Canada
Willing to relocate
Work Site Environment
Commercial aviation
Outdoors
Government transport
Confined spaces
Dangerous
Noisy
Non-smoking
Aircraft testing
Instructing
Language
English
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