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CL-415 CO-PILOT

Job ID:
132931
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Provincial Services Division - Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
City:
Dryden
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
17265 - Pilot 3
Salary:
$1,214.54 - $1,477.01 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a self-motivated and highly client-service oriented, skilled fixed wing pilot looking for a diverse and rewarding career opportunity? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity with Aviation Services.

About the job

The benefits of this career include excellent compensation while working scheduled weekly rotations from both a home base location and remote operating facilities in northern Ontario.

In this role, you will:
• act as Co-Pilot on CL415 aircraft operating under visual and instrument flight rules to support forest fire suppression activities
• ensure the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft during all phases of flight
• be required to travel away from base, sometimes for extended periods
• be required to work overtime and to work in adverse conditions

What you bring to the team


Mandatory licensing/requirements:

In order to qualify for an interview, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• You have a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence endorsed for single and multi-engine land and sea fixed wing aircraft.
• You have a Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• You have a valid Category 1 medical.
• You have a valid restricted radio telephone operator's certificate.
• You are in possession of a valid passport or ability to acquire.
• You have the ability to pass Canadian/U.S. Transport Agency security screening.
• You have aminimum flight experience 2000 hours fixed wing total flying time with 500 hours float experience as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).

Technical knowledge and skills:

• You have knowledge of Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR's), and Commercial Air Service Standards.
• You have knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• You can understand and adhere to ministry air operations to safely operate aircraft according to regulations.
• You have extensive knowledge of float, water-bombing and instrument flight rules (IFR) transport flight operations.
• You have an understanding of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Judgment and decision making skills:

• You have good judgment skills in order to apply sound pilot decisions.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have well developed communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with Nav-Canada, flight services, fire and air service staff, and a wide variety of client groups.

Additional information:

Apply by:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
  • 1 English Permanent, 149 Ghost Lake Road, Dryden, North Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Maintenance and Trades
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Note:

  • N-NR-132931/19


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