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aerial sprayer
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Employer details Wetaskiwin Aerial Applicators Ltd.
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. Outdoors. At heights. Bush pilot operation. Dangerous. Noisy. Aerial surveys. Non-smoking. Crop dusting and spraying. Forest firefighting. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation available. Staff accommodation provided. Remote location. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. Test new aircraft to evaluate performance. 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 - fixed wing. First Aid Certificate. Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Medical exam. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Willing to travel. Drive manual transmission vehicle. Travel expenses not paid by employer. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Manual dexterity. 20/20 vision. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sitting. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Values and ethics. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: On-site housing options. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Variable or compressed work week.- Location6215-46Ave PO Box 6116Wetaskiwin, ABT9A 2E8
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$95.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date: 2025-04-29
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 3 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3137589
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Commercial aviation
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Bush pilot operation
- Dangerous
- Noisy
- Aerial surveys
- Non-smoking
- Crop dusting and spraying
- Forest firefighting
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Staff accommodation provided
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
- Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
- Test new aircraft to evaluate performance
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing
- First Aid Certificate
- Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- 20/20 vision
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large workload
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
Advertised until
2024-12-25
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