Pilot III (Training Captain)

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The primary function of this position is to function as Training Captain/Line Captain on NL Government owned King Air 350 Air Ambulance aircraft; assisting hospital personnel with boarding and deplaning patients; perform flight planning, pre-flight, flight and post flight duties in accordance with Government Procedures, the Government Operators Manual, the Government SOPs, and the Canadian Aviation Regulations; making daily checks of pertinent weather, noteman flight information for flight planning purposes; monitoring the co-pilot's performance, briefing and supervising co-pilot; briefing the co-pilot, other crew and passengers on intended operations; ensuring all necessary documents, logs and manuals pertaining to the operation of the aircraft are valid and on board; performs initial/recurrent flight crew training both in aircraft and simulator as well as ground instruction. Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Minimum of 4500 hours total time
• 2000 hours multi-engine Pilot in command time
• 1000 hours King Air 350 experience
• Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot’s license
• Valid Category 1 Medical
• Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating
• Graduation from high school supplemented by the completion of a pilot training program from an approved Transport Canada flight training school

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of Canadian Air Regulations (CARS)
• Knowledge of Air Services Operations and Related Aircraft
• Ability to effectively exchange information
• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems
• Ability to assess and evaluate multiple issues and balance competing demands in a dynamic environment
• Ability to mentor and lead others
• Professionalism
• Service Delivery
• Quality/Commitment to Safety

Conditions of Offer

• Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check from local police
• Ability to Obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
• A Valid Canadian Passport

Conditions of Acceptance

• Overtime may be required, on short notice
• Must be available to be airborne within one hour after a medivac dispatch call

Information for Applications

Applicants must submit copies of valid licenses, rating and certificates with their application including proof of flight time requirements (log book). Please ensure documents are clear and legible. For more information about this opportunity please call Michael Ivany, Chief Pilot, at 709-256-1074.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Disability related accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll-free at 1-888-729-7690. Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Applications must be received on or before the closing date stated for this job posting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required merit criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out. All applications must contain accurate contact information, including current mailing address, email address and phone number. All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.