Assistant Chief Pilot (YQT)

Wasaya Airways Limited Partnership; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasaya Airways LP is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot to support the Chief Pilot in overseeing flight operations across the fleet. The role includes developing SOPs, facilitating training, and ensuring compliance with CARS and company directives.

You will help with crew selection, monitor performance, and coordinate with departments while participating in safety investigations and line checks as needed. Northwestern Ontario operations require clear communication and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation supervisory or training roles.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Operations in managing flight operations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and policies.
• Assist with development and implementation of flight crew training programs.
• Draft and issue directives to pilots and ensure regulatory compliance (CARS).
• Determine operational suitability of aerodromes and routes.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring and termination of flight crew.
• Monitor pilot performance and liaison with departments and outside agencies.
• Assist in flight safety investigations and perform line checks as required.
• Perform other flight operations duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Aviation college degree or diploma

Tools

FMS / Glass cockpit

MS-Office

Job description

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

• Graduated from an Aviation College degree or diploma program
• 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.
• ATPL
• Valid IFR
• Valid Category 1
• Current PPC (or ability to obtain) on an aircraft currently operated by Wasaya Airways
• 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.