Helicopter pilot

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. Outdoors. Government transport. Confined spaces. Search and rescue. Aerial surveys. Sightseeing. Forest firefighting. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. 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. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, member...