Chief Pilot

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company is seeking an experienced aviation leader in Quebec City to oversee Bell 412 helicopter operations for the provincial air ambulance program. The successful candidate will lead pilot oversight, ensure safety standards, and work closely with clinical and operational teams. In addition to holding an Airline Transport Pilot License and significant flight hours, candidates must be bilingual in French and English. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Leadership role in a mission-driven program

Qualifications

• 2,500 flight hours as a turbine helicopter pilot with extensive operational experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior pilot or fleet oversight role.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Background Check for Controlled Goods access.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor all pilots on the Bell 412 air ambulance fleet.
• Ensure standardized operating practices and foster a strong safety culture.
• Support pilot training standards and recurrent training priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Culture

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Airline Transport Pilot License (Helicopter)

Category 1 medical certificate

Tools

Bell 412 helicopter

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced and respected aviation leader to provide operational leadership for a fleet of Bell 412 helicopters operating in support of Quebec’s provincial air ambulance program. This role is responsible for pilot oversight, standardization, training leadership, and day-to-day operational excellence within a demanding, safety-critical environment.

The successful candidate will act as the senior professional authority for flight crews, ensuring consistent operational standards, strong safety culture, and effective coordination with clinical partners and operational leadership.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support all pilots assigned to the Bell 412 air ambulance fleet
• Foster a strong safety culture built on professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
• Serve as the primary point of contact for pilot-related operational matters
• Ensure standardized operating practices across crews and bases
• Promote disciplined adherence to SOPs, flight profiles, and mission planning practices
• Participate in continuous improvement of operational procedures and crew effectiveness
• Oversee pilot training standards, recurrent training priorities, and line indoctrination
• Support simulator and aircraft-based training programs in coordination with training staff
• Identify skill gaps and proactively address competency or performance concerns
• Encourage effective CRM in a multi-crew, IFR, and medically integrated environment
• Participate in performance reviews, coaching, and professional development discussions
• Support fatigue risk awareness and sustainable crew scheduling practices
• Work closely with operations management, dispatch, maintenance, and clinical stakeholders
• Provide operational input into fleet utilization, staffing levels, and readiness planning
• Support incident reviews, safety reporting follow-up, and lessons-learned dissemination

Qualifications & Experience

• Airline Transport Pilot License (Helicopter) – ATPL(H)
• 2,500 flight hours as a turbine helicopter pilot, including 1,000 hours as pilot‑in‑command, of which 500 hours are on a medium‑category helicopter
• Instrument flight rating (Group 4) and two (2) years of experience in instrument flight operations;
• Night flight rating
• Advanced NVIS qualification, with a minimum of 50 flight hours using NVIS and NVG
• Category 1 medical certificate
• Extensive operational experience on medium twin-engine helicopters (Bell 412 strongly preferred with Bell 412 type rating )
• Strong background in EMS / air ambulance, IFR, and multi-crew operations
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior pilot, training, or fleet oversight role
• Respected professional judgement with the ability to lead by influence and example
• Excellent communication skills in operational and crew-facing environments
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (French/English) operational setting
• Authorization to work in Canada & travel to the USA for training
• Able to pass a Criminal Background Check related to access to Controlled Goods (NVGs)

What We Offer

• Leadership role in a high-profile, mission-driven provincial air ambulance program
• Stable, long-term operation with modern aircraft and professional crews
• Collaborative working environment with strong safety and clinical integration
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Additional Information

Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at www.summithelicopters.ca

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

Quebec City, QC