Propair Inc. Transporteur aérien

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02. Aircraft maintenanceengineers

2010-05-18T21:16:36Z

Aircraft maintenance engineers are responsible for executing regular maintenance checks, diagnosing breakdowns and repairing defects.

Tasks and responsibilities

Troubleshooting an aircraft's structural, mechanical or hydraulic systems to identify the causes of problems, and repairing systems according to existing specifications, technical drawings, manuals and methods.
Installing or making modifications to an aircraft's engine, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control and fuel systems.
Dismantling airframes, jet turbine engines or other aircraft systems that must be repaired, refurbished and cleaned, then reassembled.
Carrying out and documenting regular and unplanned maintenance activities.
Ordering parts and supplies and keeping the related inventory.

To be eligible for a position as a Propair engineer, candidates must have:

A valid aircraft maintenance engineer license (M1 or M2);
A college diploma (DEC and AEC) in aircraft maintenance from an educational institution approved by Transport Canada;
Experience in the maintenance of fixed-wing aircraft and excellent knowledge of turboprop engines;
The ability to read technical plans and engineering orders;
Excellent knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and all aircraft maintenance standards;
Written and spoken fluency in English (to understand the contents of maintenance manuals and discuss technical issues with Anglophones);
Excellent communication and human relations skills;
The ability to work within a team;
A valid driver's license;
The ability to obtain an airport pass issued by Transport Canada.

Remuneration

Salaries of Propair maintenance engineers are established on an annual basis, and depend on the collective agreement in force at the time. Salaries are also based on employees' functions as well as seniority.

"Our team of maintenance engineers is dedicated and driven. Our work consists of conducting planned inspections, rendering diagnoses and repairing any defects brought to our attention by pilots or discovered during our inspections. We have the opportunity of exercising every aspect of our trade: avionics, the engines, the airframe, the flight controls or the interior or exterior finishing of an aircraft. This has the effect of creating a more versatile group of engineers while also supporting a team spirit based on cooperation." Alain Roberge, Propair aircraft maintenance engineer

01. Pilots

2010-05-18T21:02:43Z

Our pilots are responsible for putting safety first, and must make decisions, at each step of a given trip, aimed at reconciling the imperatives of safety, passenger comfort and cost. In this regard, they calculate, for example, the quantity of fuel required or the aircraft's optimal trajectory for each phase of a flight.

To be eligible for a position as a Propair pilot, candidates must have:

Canadian commercial pilot license, multi-engine rating, and instrument rating
Valid Category 1 medical certificate
Permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship

Because the demand vastly exceeds the number of available positions, priority will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

Experience in the air transport industry (VFR or IFR);
Fluent speaking ability in both French and English.

Aircraft commander positions are generally awarded to co-pilots in the employ of Propair. The position of aircraft commander requires a minimum of 2,500 flight hours, while that of co-pilot requires a minimum of 1,000 flight hours. Newly hired pilots are generally posted at our Rouyn-Noranda base airport, after which they can apply for positions in Montréal.

The main destinations for the majority of our flights are the James Bay, Hudson Bay and Ungava Bay regions. Candidates are advised to take careful note of the special requirements associated with such positions, particularly the fact that pilots are required to conduct aeromedical evacuations at any time of the day or night.

Remuneration

Salaries of Propair pilots are established on an annual basis, and depend on the collective agreement in force at the time. Salaries vary according to a pilot's functions (commanding officer or co-pilot), the type of aircraft flown and seniority.

Schedules

Propair pilots enjoy ten days of leave each month, including at least one period of two consecutive days and another of three consecutive days. The twenty workdays during a month are spent flying planned or last-minute charter flights. On their regular workdays, they must thus be available at all times. Pilots are also entitled to statutory holidays and annual vacation leave, the latter's duration being based on seniority.

"Describing a typical day at Propair is not as easy as it might seem. In fact, people who are comfortable with a regular routine will likely be disappointed, for each day in our organization brings new challenges and adventures! Propair pilots must be ready to face any situation, ranging from inhospitable Nordic regions to high density airspace control zones. On any given day, we can be assigned to an aeromedical evacuation on the shores of James Bay, a business charter flight to New York or Boston, or a multiple-day tour of the Basse-Côte-Nord region. It's also par for the course for us to land on a short gravel airstrip in the heart of Nunavik, then follow that up with a peak hour flight into Toronto's busy Pearson airport. Being versatile is thus a prerequisite! A typical workday usually begins one hour before take-off, at which point the team works together to complete all pre-flight activities: verification of weather conditions, aircraft preparation, planning and flight plans, fuelling, weight and trim compensation, verification of destination runway conditions, etc. Team members must be efficient, resourceful and able to effectively cope with the unexpected. While the dispatch team offers us an incredible amount of support, pilots are nonetheless given significant leeway to complete their missions and ensure that operations are executed as they should. Once all is ready for take-off (passengers have embarked and cargo is loaded, final checklists have been reviewed, necessary authorizations have been received), pilots face the much anticipated moment, when they will soar into their preferred, natural environment: between land and sky. Whether our task involves flying a critical patient to a health centre for treatment or bringing miners home after a long stay in a remote location, nothing beats the gentle bump of a soft landing—a testimony to a job well done." Patrick Ouellet, Propair aircraft commander

02. Safety

2010-05-18T20:57:33Z

Training, skills maintenance and Propair's quality policy are all focused on ensuring and enhancing flight and passenger safety. We work towards achieving these objectives through a sustained and meticulous approach and a permanent commitment to improving our internal controls and implementing any required corrective measures.

Our approach translates into the following initiatives:

Active participation of management and employees in the health and safety committee;
Ongoing research and implementation of new and safer practices;
Introduction of training and awareness programs; and,
Application of an inspection process focused on prevention and corrective action.

01. Company profile

2010-05-18T20:48:30Z

Propair, a company founded in 1954 and operating out of facilities at the Rouyn-Noranda and Montréal-Trudeau airports, offers a variety of services, including charter flights, aeromedical evacuations, business shuttles and aircraft maintenance. With a fleet of 12 turboprop aircraft with pressurized cabins, Propair is the oldest company in its sector and currently ranked among Québec's top charter flight operators. Propair is first and foremost a group of 100 or so employees, among them 35 pilots, who are dedicated to providing a high degree of service excellence on a daily basis and thereby ensuring the organization's reputation as a leader among Québec's air transport companies.

History

In 1954, Émilien Pronovost purchased a bush aviation company, La Sarre Air Service, which was headquartered in Québec's Far North and operated in a territory that enjoyed a wealth of natural resources but few if any roads. A true pioneer of regional air transport, Émilien Pronovost grew his company by carrying workers, scientists and various prospectors attracted to the region. Over time, he was able to strengthen the company's position due to an influx of passengers destined for hunting and fishing camps. Successively supported by his daughters Lise and Claude, then his sons Jean and Louis, Émilien Pronovost played a key role in the development of Québec's largest construction site at the time, the James Bay Hydroelectric Project. After another ten years of growth, Jean and Louis purchased the company in 1981.

They also bought the company Air Fecteau, and amalgamated the two businesses to create Propair. With a fleet of around 40 aircraft, Propair was the largest bush aviation company in Eastern Canada, serving nearly the entire Québec territory. Once the region's major projects were completed, and with the signing of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and its impact on hunting and fishing jaunts, Propair found itself with a larger fleet than needed to meet the demands of its traditional market. In addition, new roads had been built over time, greatly facilitating ground access to the territory. In order to adjust to this new reality, Propair disposed of its bush aviation assets and acquired aircraft designed for business charters, namely turboprop aircraft with pressurized cabins, better adapted to the fast-growing market it had chosen to target.

04. Beechcraft King Air A100

2010-05-18T20:29:45Z

Charter flight price quote
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7 to 9 passengers (business / high density)
Cargo configuration available
Total allowed baggage for 9 passengers:
350 lbs (160 kg)
Cruising speed: 260 mi/h (420 km/h)
Door dimensions: 23" wide x 50" high
Base airports: a variety of aircraft are available from the Montréal-Trudeau and Rouyn-Noranda airports.

Renowned for its versatility, resilience and reliability, the King Air A100 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that provides charter clients with various benefits, including a pressurized cabin and advantageous prices. Its cutting-edge navigation instruments, moreover, ensure it easier access to various airports. The King Air A100's Pratt & Whitney PT-6 engines are quieter, more effective and offer increased resistance to intense cold than is the case for the King Air B100.

This table is provided for information purposes only. Propair offers charter flight services across Canada and the United States.

Flight times between Montréal-Trudeau and
Natashquan	3:00
Timmins, Ontario	2:00
Wabush, Newfoundland	2:50

Flight times between Rouyn-Noranda and
Boston	2:30
St-Hubert	1:30
Toronto Island	1:30

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03. Beechcraft King Air 200

2010-05-18T20:21:24Z

Charter flight price quote
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7 to 9 passengers (business / high density)
Cargo configuration available
Total allowed baggage for 10 passengers:
350 lbs (160 kg)
Cruising speed: 275 mi/h (440 km/h)
Door dimensions: 23" wide x 50" high
Base airport: Montréal-Trudeau

Its silent cabin and comfortable seats ensure that passengers fly in an environment that is conducive to getting work done should they wish to do so. A short climb time and cruising speeds superior to those of other aircraft in the same category notably allow the King Air 200 to avoid poor weather conditions. Its ability to efficiently land on short runways makes it the ideal aircraft for travelling to Québec's Far North. The King Air 200 thus meets the needs and expectations of the most demanding clients.

This table is provided for information purposes only. Propair offers charter flight services across Canada and the United States.

Flight times between Montréal-Trudeau and
Chicago	3:15
Îles-de-la-Madeleine	2:20
Kuujjuarapik	3:00
Wabush, Newfoundland	2:25
Sept-Îles	2:00
Sydney, Nova Scotia	2:40

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02. Gulfstream G159

2010-05-18T20:14:59Z

Charter flight price quote
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18 passengers
Cargo configuration available
Total allowed baggage for 18 passengers:
1, 100 lbs (500 kg)
Cruising speed: 320 mi/h (510 km/h)
Door dimensions: 34" wide x 60" high
Base airport: Rouyn-Noranda

Offering a spacious cabin with ample room for 18 passengers and a flight attendant to freely move about, the Gulfstream G159 can hold its own against smaller aircraft, for its powerful engines and design allow it to land easily on short runways. Its speed, abundant room between seats, a cabin where passengers can stand fully upright and flying autonomy make the G159 the perfect aircraft for business trips as well as flights to Québec's Nordic regions.

This table is provided for information purposes only. Propair offers charter flight services across Canada and the United States.

Flight times between Rouyn-Noranda and
Iqaluit	4:00
La Grande (Radisson)	1:10
Montréal	1:00
St-John's, Newfoundland	4:00
Teterboro, New Jersey	2:00
Toronto	1:00

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01. Beech 1900C Airliner

2010-05-18T20:09:55Z

Charter flight price quote
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18 passengers
Cargo configuration available
Total allowed baggage for 18 passengers:
660 lb (300 kg)
Cruising speed: 270 mi/h (435 km/h)
Cargo hold door dimensions: 49" wide x 53" high
Base airport: Montréal-Trudeau

With an 18-passenger capacity and abundant cargo space, the Beech 1900C offers an excellent payload/range ratio. Spacious and versatile, it can easily be configured to meet all client requirements (cargo/passenger combination). The Beech 1900C's speed and design enable it to land and take off from short gravel runways, and its price / passenger capacity ratio is among the most competitive on the market.

This table is provided for information purposes only. Propair offers charter flight services across Canada and the United States.

Flight times between Montréal-Trudeau and
Goose Bay, Newfoundland	3:30
Halifax, Nova Scotia	2:00
Hâvre-Saint-Pierre	2:30
Indianapolis, Indiana	3:20
Kuujjuaq	3:50
Peterborough, Ontario	1:10

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04. Aircraft maintenanceand handling

2010-05-18T19:49:54Z

Aircraft maintenance

Our maintenance services are of the highest quality, thanks to the experience, professionalism and precision of our expert engineers, and to our strict adherence to manufacturer recommendations and applicable Canadian standards.

Propair also provides expert services to owners of commercial and private aircraft, as well as a comprehensive maintenance solution in conjunction with Airnav Électronique, a company that has been specializing in the installation, repair and certification of avionics equipment since 1977.

Aircraft owners seeking to optimize their investment can also benefit from our services in the areas of aircraft management and operations. The Propair team can oversee training of team members, compliance with applicable regulations, planning, flights, maintenance and charter operations.

Propair... the one-stop shop for all of your maintenance needs.

Handling

Since 1996, Propair has been offering supplies and passenger trans-shipment services from the Rouyn-Noranda regional airport towards Nordic regions. To meet a growing demand in this regard, a 14,000 ft2 facility was officially opened in December 2008. Equipped with refrigerated rooms, a state-of-the-art security system and safe unloading ramps, Propair's handling centre offers tailored solutions for the storage and transport of foodstuffs, equipment and parts, hazardous materials and all other material required at Northern Québec work sites.

Propair Inc. Transporteur aérien

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02. Aircraft maintenanceengineers

01. Pilots

02. Safety

01. Company profile

04. Beechcraft King Air A100

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03. Beechcraft King Air 200

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02. Gulfstream G159

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01. Beech 1900C Airliner

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04. Aircraft maintenanceand handling

Aircraft maintenance

Handling

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