Chief Pilot – EMS Air Medical Operations

STARS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free parking

Total rewards program

Job summary

STARS is seeking a Chief Pilot to lead the Aviation department across one of our bases in Alberta. This full-time management role requires overseeing the flight crew standards, training programs, and operational directives to ensure mission readiness and safety.

The ideal candidate will hold a Canadian ATPL(H) with Group 4 Instrument Rating and have ICCP/CRM training along with extensive multi-engine IFR and NVG experience.

Qualifications

• Current Canadian ATPL(H) and valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
• Flight Instructor, Training Captain, and/or Transport Canada Authorized Check Pilot designation.
• Completion of a Transport Canada-approved Crew Resource Management (CRM) course.
• Experience in IFR EMS or similar rotary-wing operations.
• Strong Aviation training background in multi-engine IFR aircraft and in EMS and NVG operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards among flight crew.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee all required training programs for flight crew.
• Issue operational directives and notices as required.
• Review, process, and action crew reports; and provide direct supervision and mentorship to flight crew.
• Additional responsibilities as delegated by the VP Aviation (Operations Manager)

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Canadian ATPL(H)

Group 4 Instrument Rating

Flight Instructor/Training Captain/TC Authorized Check Pilot

CRM course

NVG operations experience

CASS 723.07 familiarity

Job description

STARS is seeking a Chief Pilot to lead the Aviation department across one of our bases in Alberta. This full-time management role requires overseeing the flight crew standards, training programs, and operational directives to ensure mission readiness and safety.

The ideal candidate will hold a Canadian ATPL(H) with Group 4 Instrument Rating and have ICCP/CRM training along with extensive multi-engine IFR and NVG experience.