Captain - air transport

Propair.Inc in Rouyn-Noranda, QC is seeking a self-motivated Captain - air transport. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. The schedule involves Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, On call, Overtime available shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must fly fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
• The candidate must follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure.
• The candidate must monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• The candidate must record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight.
• The candidate must coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight procedures, and direct aircraft crew during flights.
• The candidate must conduct in-flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems.
• The candidate must conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
• The candidate must contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information.
• The candidate must maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be bilingual.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate must have the ability to discriminate sounds.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be able to complete a medical exam.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel frequently.

Benefits

• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.
• The candidate will receive long-term care insurance, covering all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for individuals aged 65 or older, or for those with chronic conditions requiring constant supervision.
• The candidate will have access to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), allowing the employer to help save for the future.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will have access to on-site recreation and activities.
• The candidate will receive travel insurance coverage, including benefits for flight delays, lost passports, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other travel-related incidents.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?