Commercial helicopter pilot

Columbia Helicopters in Nelson, BC is inviting applications for the position of Commercial helicopter pilot. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Flexible availability required for: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours.

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 perform post-flight inspections.
• The candidate must record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight.
• The candidate must report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel.
• 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 fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should work in an urban area with a high population density.

How to apply

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

By phone

2508251900

In person

83 Lakeside Dr
Nelson, BC
V1L 6B9
Between 08:30 a.m. and 04:30 p.m.

• Cover letter