Chief Pilot

LV Aero, LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Health benefits

Employee assistant program

Group retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee Referral Program

Service Awards

Job summary

Skyservice in Canada is seeking a Chief Pilot to supervise flight crew, ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in line with Transport Canada requirements and company policies.

You will lead SOP development, verify regulatory readiness, train and mentor PICs, manage incidents, and support SMS and security policies across aircraft types.

Qualifications

• ATPL license, Instrument Rating, and valid medical certificate.
• Type rating for at least one aircraft operated.
• Minimum three years as Pilot-in-Command on a commuter aircraft.
• Prior CARs 704/705 management experience preferred.
• Qualified to act as PIC under the company training program.
• Knowledge of COM, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Record free of accidents or violations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Ability to perform under high-pressure operational environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SOPs reflecting standardization and commonality among aircraft types.
• Confirm flight crew meet regulatory requirements for their duties.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management of flight crew.
• Prepare technical data on new routes and aerodromes and provide required training.
• Maintain operating manuals and MEMLs; issue directives and bulletins to crews.
• Process and follow up on mission, accident, incident, and occurrence reports.
• Monitor probationary pilots and advise Director, Flight Operations on performance.
• Support the SMS program with emphasis on information flow.
• Ensure all pilots adhere to the Company security policy.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Decision making

Adaptability

Mentorship

Change leadership

Safety culture

Education

ATPL license

Instrument Rating

Medical certificate

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Chief Pilot supervises flight crew members, including pilots and flight attendants, to ensure the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, professionalism, and operational efficiency. This role works closely with Flight Operations and Maintenance to support the seamless execution of flight operations while upholding Company policies and Transport Canada requirements.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain safe and efficient standard operating procedures, ensuring that, where possible, aircraft operating procedures reflect a high degree of standardization and commonality among all aircraft types.
• Confirm that flight crew members meet regulatory requirements applicable to their designated duties.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management to flight crew members, ensuring safe, compliant, professional, and consistent execution of assigned duties in accordance with Company policies, SOPs, the Commercial Operations Manual, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical data concerning new routes and aerodromes, assess new routes and aerodromes for operational suitability, and provide the training required prior to their introduction.
• Maintain aircraft operating manuals and Minimum Equipment Lists. Issue directives, notices, and operations bulletins to flight crew members concerning aircraft operations.
• Process, action, and follow up on mission, accident, incident, and occurrence reports.
• Monitor the progress of probationary pilots and make recommendations to the Director, Flight Operations regarding their performance/retention.
• Support the SMS program as required, with particular emphasis on information flow.
• Ensure all pilots adhere to the Company security policy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot License, a valid Instrument Rating for an airplane subject to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Part VII, Subpart 4, and a valid medical certificate, as required.
• Hold a type rating for at least one of the aircraft types operated, if applicable.
• Have a minimum of three years' experience as Pilot-in-Command of a commuter aircraft, as defined in COM Para. 1.1.2.
• Previous managerial experience in a CARs 704/705 business aviation environment is highly preferred.
• Be qualified under the Company training program to act as Pilot-in-Command on one of the aircraft types operated.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Commercial Operations Manual, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge to the Minister with respect to the Commercial Operations Manual, Training Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Company Check Pilot Manual, if applicable, and the regulations and standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• A Chief Pilot qualified under CARs, Part VII, Subpart 5, may serve as Chief Pilot for CARs, Part VII, Subpart 4, operations within the Company.
• A Chief Pilot qualified under CARs, Part VII, Subpart 4 or Subpart 5, may serve as Chief Pilot for CARs, Part VII, Subpart 3, operations within the Company.
• Maintain a record free of accidents, incidents, or violations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure operational environments.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead through change and operational complexity.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive group health benefits coverage for you and your eligible dependants, including health, vision and dental plans
• Employee assistant program
• Group retirement savings plan with company matching contribution
• Paid time off including sick days and personal days
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Awards

Skyservice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. If for any reason you cannot apply through our job board, please contact a member of our Human Resources team for special accommodation.