First Officer - Pilot - VEH003099
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Location(s): SK-Stoon-Saskatoon
Ministry: 013 Saskbuilds and Procurement
Salary Range: $34.548 - $43.288 Hourly
Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)
Grade: SGEU.08.
About Us
The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement supplies services that support a better life for all Saskatchewan people. These services include management of government buildings, accommodations, transportation, and information technology.
Saskatchewan Air Ambulance is the oldest non-military air ambulance service in North America and currently transports 1,500 Saskatchewan patients per year. The Air Ambulance service provides 24/7 medical air evacuation to residents of the province. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring that the people of Saskatchewan have safe and timely access to the health services they need.
The Opportunity
Air Ambulance Services, has an opportunity for a First Officer - Pilot in Saskatoon. The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the transport of critically ill patients and providing 24/7 air ambulance service for Saskatchewan patients using King Air 200 medevac configured aircrafts.
In this challenging and rewarding position your responsibilities will include:
- Performing the pilot duties on the aircraft and being responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the passengers;
- Operating the aircraft in compliance with Transport Canada regulations that govern rules of the Air;
- Responding in a timely manner to urgent medical requests and providing safe and effective transport of patients, escorts and health care providers;
- Demonstrating flexibility with varying clients needs, weather factors and operational changes;
- Obtaining and maintaining a Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot license (ATPL);
- Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy for flight;
- Participating in developing and improving standard operating procedures and checklists; and
- Wash, groom, re-stock and fuel aircraft ensuring air worthiness and the highest operation standards are met.
Ideal Candidate
As our successful candidate, you will have:
- The ability to respond accurately, clearly, and courteously to inquiries from clients, greeting passengers and complying with their requests;
- The ability to respectfully interact with a diverse range of clients while maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion;
- The ability to participate and work cooperatively with colleagues to meet client and department goals and objectives with minimal supervision;
- The ability organize and prioritize workload taking into consideration logistics, weather conditions, and dynamic workplace;
- The ability to accurately apply and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, Operational Directives, Regulations, etc.;
- The ability to respond accurately, clearly and courteously to inquiries from clients, greeting passengers and complying with their requests;
- The ability to accurately obtain and interpret aviation information and prepare an operational flight plan taking into consideration aircraft weight and balance;
- Instrument flying time that includes use of GPS/FMS equipment;
- Experience in northern and high density airspace;
- Experience in King Air 200 or similar multi-engine turbine powered aircraft; and
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The requirement for the position is a minimum of 800 hours of flying time with at least 250 hours as pilot in command (PIC) of multi-engine aircraft, a valid Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot license, and the ability to successfully pass an IRT/PPC on King Air B200.
What we offer:
- Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
- Positive, inclusive work environments;
- A competitive salary;
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
- Training and support;
- Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave; and
- Advancement opportunities.
Due to the nature of flight operations, a modified work schedule based on 37.3 hours per week is used.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work: C - SGEU Regulated 37.33 - one day off every three weeks
Number of Openings: 7
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
