New Posting - Optec

Aircraft Pilot
Optech Incorporated - Toronto, ON

Responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the company’s fleet of aircraft from take-off to touch-down. Responsible for the safety of the aircraft and its occupants, primarily Flight Operations Specialists, in conducting aerial surveys. Flexibility to adjust work schedules—willingness, availability and ability to render stand-by and occasional call- back and to provide service days, evenings and weekends, as required in order to meet the company’s requirements and timetable Duties:  Maintain order in R&D labs.  Operate company aircraft in a safe and economic manner from take-off to touch-down  Obtain information about the route, weather, passengers and aircraft  Work out a flight plan, including route and flying altitude  Calculate take-off and landing weights; work out how much fuel to take  Supervise the loading and fuelling of the aircraft  Brief cabin crew before the flight  Carry out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems  Communicate with air traffic control prior to take-off and during flight and landing  Make sure noise regulations are followed during take off and landing  Understand and interpret data from instruments and controls  Make regular checks on the aircraft’s technical performance and position; and on weather conditions and air traffic during flight  Communicate with aircraft occupants/passengers  React quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies  Update the aircraft log book and/or write a report at the end of flight noting any incidents or problems with the aircraft  Be available for and render regularly scheduled Stand-By to respond to business requirements  Be available for and render occasional Call-Back to respond to business situation/emergencies  Be available on short notice to provide the company with flight services  Record and submit accurate timesheets to Fleet Coordinator for approval and processing. Qualifications: Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school; University degree or college diploma an asset  Minimum 500 hours total flying time as PIC;  Minimum 100 hours multi-engine to fly twin engine aircraft   Minimum 100 hours retractable gear;  Instrument rating to fly aircraft in poor weather conditions   Previous experience on Navajo PA31-350   Aerial survey flying experience an asset   Must be in close proximity to Oshawa Airport and Greater Toronto Area   Good knowledge of GTA airspace   Completion of Category 1 medical, ECG and other tests including one for colour blindness   Strong command of written and spoken English a necessity   Flexibility to adjust work schedules. Must be available on short notice—willingness, availability and ability to render regular stand-by and occasional call-back and provide service days, evenings and weekends, as required to meet the company’s requirements and timetable  Must be willing to take directions from System Operators/Flight Operations Specialists.  Interested applicants: Send resume and cover letter stating how you meet the position requirements to resume@optech.com. No telephone calls, please. Committed to employment equity, Optech Incorporated encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.