Job Specification

Purpose of Position :

Under the direction of the Senior Pilot to act as Pilot-in-Command on DH6 aircraft operating under Visual and Instrument Flight Rules supporting forest fire suppression, passenger transport and resource management on behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Government of Ontario.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Act as Pilot-in-Command on DH6 fixed wing aircraft operating under Visual and Instrument Flight Rules by:

- Operating aircraft in accordance with the Aeronautics Act, Transport Canada Canadian Aviation Regulations , Ministry Air Operations, Standard Operating Procedures and Aircraft Flight Manuals;
- assessing the operational environment to ensure that the required mission objectives are met in a safe and efficient manner;
- apply good airmanship , sound pilot decision making and crew resources management skills to ensure that a safe and efficient environment is maintained for both crew and aircraft;
- following all Ministry Policy and Procedures;
- ensuring compliance as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures and Air Operations Manual;
- working closely with the Aviation Service Centre and regional fire dispatch to maintain a regular flow of information regarding flight requirements, schedules and duty time limitations;
- maintaining knowledge and currency of aircraft operating systems, modern avionics, weather and regulations.
- ensuring all mandatory publications are updated and all relevant changes are reviewed, clearly understood and followed;
- spending extended periods of time away from home base, sometimes at remote locations;
- assisting maintenance in positioning aircraft in preparation for, and after, flights;
- assisting aircraft maintenance engineers with aircraft servicing. (I.e. fuel, oil, grooming, towing etc.);
- when required, may be assigned to operate additional types of single- or multi- engine aircraft;
- assisting the Safety Officers and the Safety Committee to ensure safe operations
- ensuring a positive and professional customer service attitude is maintained;
- assisting clients in planning their flight requirements;
- ensuring all federal regulatory and ministry, administrative, financial, and operational documentation is completed accurately without delay.

Managers have the right to assign additional duties.

The incumbent shall, work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations and any workplace practices as directed by the employer. The incumbent shall ensure that workers take precautions to protect the health and safety of themselves and others by complying with such acts, codes, policy, procedures or accepted workplace practices as may be appropriate. The incumbent shall advise workers of actual and potential dangers in the workplace or work environment and take the required precautions.

Staffing and Licencing :

Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License for fixed wing aircraft
Valid Instrument Rating (Group 1)
Valid Category 1 Medical
Single- and multi-engine land and sea endorsement
Restricted Radio Telephone Operators Certificate
Ability to pass Canadian and U.S. Transport Agency Security Screening
Possession of a valid Passport or ability to acquire

Knowledge :

Job requires extensive knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's), the Commercial Air Service Standard, Transportation Of Dangerous Goods Regulations and Ministry air operations in order to safely operate the DH6 aircraft according to international, federal and provincial regulations, e.g.Transport Canada.

Job require good knowledge of CAR's 702/722, Business Aircraft Operations Safety Systems (BA-OSS) and Canadian Business Aircraft Association (CBAA) private operator's certificate.

Job requires extensive knowledge and proficiency on float aircraft , water-bombing and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) transport flight operations which will provide the incumbent with the ability to operate the DH6 to the level required for the position.

Job requires the following minimum flight experience:
- 3000 hours total flying time minimum (fixed wing), including 1000 hours float experience

Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those regulations made under the act
that apply to the workplace and the work being performed

Skills :

Job requires communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with Nav-Canada, Flight Service, fire and air service staff along with a wide variety of client groups, using tact and diplomacy while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive matters.

Job requires group leadership skills to act as a captain assigning duties required to ensure the safe, efficient operation of the DH6 aircraft during all phases of flight.

Job requires judgment skills in order to apply sound pilot decision-making , e.g. ensuring that a safe and efficient environment is maintained for passengers, crew and aircraft.

Freedom of Action :

Job requires working within established regulatory practices and procedural controls, Ministry and Government policies, legislation, guidelines and directives, the Aeronautics Act and Transport Canada regulations when making decisions on project level procedures such as aerial fire fighting on initial attack and sustained water-bombing operations, transporting passengers and during resource management on behalf of the Ontario government. Position is accountable for the command and control of a multi-million dollar aircraft for fire suppression operations, passenger transport and resource management.

Job requires providing updates to manager as required. Job requires that situations outside established policies and procedures, are referred to the Senior Pilot and in his / her absence the Chief Pilot, e.g. dealing effectively with problems or unsafe situations especially related to flight safety or required changes to existing applicable flight operations procedures.

Job required maintaining piloting skills and knowledge as they are reviewed on a regular basis for regulatory compliance and proficiency with results maintained by the supervisor.