Flight nurse Jobs in Yellowknife, NT

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• At heights
• Bush pilot operation
• Forest firefighting

Tasks

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Perform post-flight inspections
• 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
• Prepare flight evaluation reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance