Assistant Chief Pilot —

Wasaya Airways LP; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasaya Airways LP is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot to support the Chief Pilot in Thunder Bay. The role involves managing flight operations, developing SOPs, and overseeing training for flight crews within Canadian regulations.

You will draft directives, assess aerodrome and route suitability, and coordinate with departments while supervising pilots and contributing to safety investigations. A strong leadership and regulatory background is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Transport Canada ATPL with valid IFR privileges.
• Valid Category 1 medical.
• Current PPC on Wasaya aircraft or able to obtain.
• Aviation college degree or diploma.
• Two-crew multiengine turbine experience.
• Experience with FMS or glass cockpit systems.
• Familiarity with Northern Ontario flight operations.
• Experience in supervisory or training roles.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to plan and organize others and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Pilot in managing Wasaya flight operations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and policies.
• Assist with the development and implementation of training programs for flight crews.
• Draft and issue directives to flight crews to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Determine operational suitability of aerodromes and routes.
• Distribute SMS reports and ensure policy compliance.
• Exercise supervisory control over pilots and monitor performance.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring and termination of flight crew.
• Liaise with other departments and outside agencies.
• Support line checks and flight duties as required.
• Assist in flight safety investigations.
• Perform other flight operations duties as required.

Skills

ATPL license

IFR privileges

Current PPC

Multiengine turbine experience

FMS/glass cockpit experience

Northern Ontario operations

Supervisory/training experience

Strong communication

Education

Aviation College Degree or Diploma

Job description

Assistant Chief Pilot - PC12 - Thunder Bay

The Assistant Chief Pilot assists the Chief Pilot(s) in managing the flight operations of Wasaya Airways LP.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a healthy working environment and promote a positive climate across the workplace.
• Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
• Complete flight operations duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot or Director of Flight Operations, including but not limited to:
  • -Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and policies.
  • -Assist with the development and implementation of all required approved training programs for the flight crews.
  • -Draft, issue, and manage compliance by pilots with directives and notices to the flight crews as required, including compliance with CARS and any additional regulatory obligations.
  • -Determine the operational suitability and requirements of all aerodromes and routes served by the company.
  • -Initiate action and distribute SMS reports dealing with flight crews and obligations of the same to comply with company policies and related duties.
  • -Exercise administrative, managerial, and supervisory control over pilots.
  • -Monitor the performance of pilots.
  • -Participate in interviewing, hiring and termination process of flight crew.
  • -Liaise with all company departments and outside agencies as required.
  • -Perform disciplinary actions as per Company Policy and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • -Assist in all assigned flight safety accident/incident investigations.
  • -Perform line checks and flight duties as required.
  • -Any other flight operations related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Transport Canada ATPL, Valid IFR
• Valid Category 1
• Current PPC (or ability to obtain) on an aircraft currently operated by Wasaya Airways
• Aviation College Degree or Diploma
• Two crew multi-engine turbine experience.
• Flight Management System (FMS) and/or glass cockpit
• Northern Ontario Flight Operations.
• Previous aviation supervisory or training or training roles.
• Able to work in a team environment, as well as unsupervised.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize the activities of others.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Excellent computer skills, MS-Office preferable, proficient in use of internet and email.Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always.
• Strong understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards.
• Wasaya Airways LP thanks all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Upon request, accommodations are available throughout the selection process.
• Wasaya gives preference to Indigenous peoples.

SEE PCC-JOB-LINK BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Restrictions

• Must hold Transport Canada Licence, Medical
• Must have legal right to live/work in Canada
• No Foreign Pilot Visas or Sponsorships

• PLEASE RE-READ the Experience & Citizenship Rules before applying.
• DO NOT APPLY or CONTACT this Co. unless you meet the Requirements.
• PCC FORBIDS charging pilots to Apply or Train. Notify us if asked to pay.