Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal public service pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Ongoing training and career growth

Stable work schedules

Job summary

Department of National Defence seeks a Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations in Ottawa to lead helicopter flight operations and training programs across Canada. You will supervise pilots, monitor records, and audit training files while driving aviation safety and operational excellence.

The role may include Pilot-in-Command duties and support for maintenance test flights. Ideal candidates will have an ATPL (Helicopter) with Group 4 Instrument Rating, a Category 1 medical, and 3,500 hours

Qualifications

• Must hold Canadian ATPL (Helicopter) with Group 4 Instrument Rating.
• Must hold Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (Aeronautical).
• Must hold Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 3,500 helicopter flight hours, including at least 2,000 PIC hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee helicopter flight operations and training programs.
• Supervise helicopter pilots and monitor flight and duty records.
• Audit training files and contribute to aviation safety and operational excellence.
• May serve as Pilot-in-Command, training pilot, check pilot, or relief pilot.
• Support maintenance test flights and coordination with Coast Guard stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Flight operations management

Leadership and team supervision

Advisory to senior management

PIC experience on multi-engine helicop

Multi-crew flight operations

Aviation safety and training oversight

Education

ATPL (Helicopter) with Group 4 Instrument Rating

Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate

Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate

3,500 helicopter hours with 2,000 PIC hours

Job description

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations to join the Canadian Coast Guard Aircraft Services Directorate in Ottawa, Ontario.

In this leadership role, you will support the Chief Pilot in delivering safe and efficient helicopter operations across Canada. You will help oversee flight operations and training programs, supervise helicopter pilots, monitor flight and duty records, audit training files, and contribute to aviation safety and operational excellence. You may also serve as Pilot-in-Command, training pilot, check pilot, or relief pilot, and support maintenance test flights and collaboration with regional and Coast Guard stakeholders.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) with a valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
• A valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (Aeronautical).
• A valid Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
• A minimum of 3,500 helicopter flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
• Experience as Pilot-in-Command on multi-engine helicopters and experience in multi-crew flight operations.
• Experience managing flight operations or flight training programs.
• Experience providing advice and guidance to senior management on aviation operations, training, or administration.
• Fluency in both English and French.

DND offers a federal public service pension plan, comprehensive health and dental benefits, stable work schedules, and opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement.