705 Captain
- Location: Various Bases
- Department: Pilots
- Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Chief Pilot, the 705 Captain transports thousands of passengers each year. As a pilot, your number one priority is to conduct each flight safely, taking into consideration the comfort of each passenger and on-time performance.
Personal Characteristics
· Must be fluent in English
· Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment
· Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude
· Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential
· Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Effective verbal and written communication skills
· Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with all departments, business partners and customers
· Superior time management skills, multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
· High level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability
· Able to handle stressful situations in a calm and effective manner
· Customer Service-oriented with a commitment to exceptional service
· Strong problem solving and analytical skills
· High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
· Conduct flights with strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Aircraft Flight Manual, and the Company Operations Manual
· Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available and determine fuel and oil requirements
· Calculate the airplane weight and balance
· Review, amend and accept the Operational Flight Plan(Type B 705 operation)
· Complete an airplane pre-flight inspection before each departure
· Load, unload and secure cargo/freight as required
· Complete flight watch jointly with the flight dispatcher (Type B 705 operation)
· Complete all post flight duties, including notification/confirmation to the Company of the whereabouts of the airplane when away from base, recording flight times and any defects
· Continue to meet and exceed the Transport Canada Qualification standards for a Pilot
· Perform additional duties as assigned
Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications
· High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
· Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations
· Category 1 Medical
· Current Group 1 Instrument Rating
· Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with 500 hours on DHC-8
· Previous airline experience is considered an asset
· Pilots must be fluent in English, and be able to demonstrate effective verbal and listening comprehension
· Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset
Working Conditions
· Physically able to perform all listed job duties
· Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role
· Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions
· Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
· Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be able to travel for extended periods
Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.