Keep Our Flights on Track – Join Cougar Helicopters as a Flight Follower!
Full-Time | Based in St. John's, NL
Do you have a passion for aviation, excellent communication skills, and a knack for keeping things running smoothly? Cougar Helicopters is hiring a Flight Follower to support the coordination and tracking of our flight operations. In this essential role, you'll help ensure safe, efficient, and timely offshore flight activity from our heliport.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and coordinate daily flight activity based on real-time conditions
- Track aircraft movements and report irregularities using the Blue Sky system
- Maintain accurate flight info in internal systems, including FIDS
- Relay departure and arrival messages to downline stations
- Monitor destination weather and forward updates to crews enroute
- Support emergency response procedures and operational reporting
- Assist the Base Flight Operations Manager (BFOM) as needed
- Maintain updated offshore weather logs and schedule documentation
- Answer and redirect calls professionally to ensure prompt communication
What You Bring
- Restricted Aeronautical Radio License
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with radio communications, chat tools, and tracking systems
- 1+ year of aviation-related experience (preferred)
- Clean Code of Conduct
Skills for Success
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Calm under pressure, with a focus on safety and accuracy
Be the link that keeps our operations connected, informed, and efficient. Join a team where your attention to detail truly makes a difference.
At Cougar Helicopters Inc., we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and have equal opportunities. As part of this commitment, we adhere to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and the Accessible Canada Act. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams, and we actively seek to remove barriers to ensure that everyone can contribute their best. Accommodations are available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.42 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- relatable: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
