Job Description

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Bush pilot operation
• Search and rescue
• Aerial surveys
• Crop dusting and spraying
• Forest firefighting

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Various locations

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
• Perform post-flight inspections
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Pesticide Applicator's Licence

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sprayer or duster

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement

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