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Alkan Air Ltd.

bush pilot

Alkan Air Ltd., Denver, Colorado, United States

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With some duties as an air ambulance pilot – medical evacuation

Job details

Location 105 Lodestar Lane Whitehorse , YT Y1A 6E6

Salary 57.69 to 62.83 hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 to 37 hours per week

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Government transport

Bush pilot operation

Confined spaces

Work setting

Rural area

Staff accommodation available

Urban area

Relocation costs covered by employer

Various locations

Willing to relocate

Air ambulance service

Responsibilities Tasks

Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters

Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure

Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight

Perform post-flight inspections

Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight

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

Transport and handle dangerous goods

MS Office

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Airline Pilot Transport Licence – fixed wing

Flight instrument rating

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Multi‑instrument Flight Rating

Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Weather forecasting experience

Aviation

Security and safety

Bondable

Criminal record check

Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Own transportation

Willing to travel regularly

Travel expenses paid by employer

Public transportation is not available

Willing to travel cross‑border

Willing to travel for extended periods

Willing to travel internationally

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast‑paced environment

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Hand‑eye co‑ordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools/equipment

Steel‑toed safety boots

Gloves

Personal suitability

Organized

Team player

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Values and ethics

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Other benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Parking available

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Equal Employment Opportunity This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants.

Employment groups Support for newcomers and refugees

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Who can apply for this job? You can apply if you are:

a permanent resident of Canada

a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until 2025-11-06

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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