Summary Captain - Air Transport in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a captain - air transport. The following information is applicable to all Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 72600).

Description

Air pilots fly fixed wing aircraft and helicopters to provide air transportation and other services such as crop spraying and aerial surveying. Flight engineers assist air pilots with monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance of aircraft systems and with pre- and post-flight inspections. Flying instructors teach flying techniques and procedures to student and licensed pilots. Air pilots, flight engineers and flight instructors are employed by airline and air freight companies, flying schools and by other public and private sector aircraft operators.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$51.00/hour

Median wage in Alberta

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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Jobs

3 jobs

advertised in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Operation and Control
  • Digital Literacy
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring

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