helicopter pilot

at  Hanley Heli Service Inc

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 80 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Sprayer or duster

SPECIALIZATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems 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
• 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