Entry Level Pilot

Skycare; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for the Entry Level Pilot role. This exciting opportunity includes a unique Pilot Pathway Program designed to develop aspiring pilots into proficient aviation professionals. You will start as an Operations Coordinator or Aircraft Groomer, gaining invaluable experience while working towards becoming a Navajo First Officer. With a commitment to safety and care, this role allows you to contribute to life-saving missions while enjoying growth opportunities and a dynamic career path. If you’re ready to embark on this journey, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Extended health insurance

Vision care

Dental care

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Group retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• TC Commercial Pilot License required.
• Minimum 250 hours total time (TT) required.

Responsibilities

• Support SOCC Coordinator and Flight Follower roles.
• Perform customer service duties and flight coordination.

Skills

Commercial Pilot License

Multi-Engine IFR

Customer Service

Operational Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Commercial Pilot Training

Tools

Company Software

Job description

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About SkyCare

SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across North America. We’re a team of passionate individuals who take pride in providing the highest levels of safety, comfort, and care to all our passengers. We provide private, corporate, and medevac flight services as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator. We fly when and where our passengers need to go!

SkyCare is a privately-owned and family-operated organization based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario with additional bases in Manitoba and Southern Ontario. As a premium provider of Canadian air ambulance services, we are constantly growing and looking for hard-working individuals who share our excitement for building something meaningful.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: in the past 10 months, SkyCare has successfully completed over 3,000 medevac calls and delivered over 180 organs.
• Growth Opportunities: competitive career-progression programs and professional development support to help you reach your goals.
• Perks & Benefits: extended health / vision / dental care / life / long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, group retirement savings plan.

Why You

Do your personal values align with our purpose and principles? Do you want more than just a job where you can quite literally be part of a team who does whatever it takes to save lives? Do you love outdoor adventure and professional growth? Do you act with integrity and commitment? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

As an Entry Level Pilot, you will embark on an exciting journey with our Pilot Pathway Program, designed to shape aspiring pilots into proficient aviation professionals. You will initially assume the role of Operations Coordinator or Aircraft Groomer, gaining invaluable operational experience before ascending to the coveted position of Navajo First Officer.

SkyCare Pilot Pathway Program Highlights

• Tailored Development: Exclusive program designed for exceptional turbine Captains.
• Flexible Entry: Based on your experience level, enter the Captain Development Program at various stages depending upon the number of training hours.
• Support Position: (entry level pilot with 250hrs), Navajo First Officer (If you possess 500+ hours), Metro First Officer (If you possess 500+ hours), Navajo Captain (If you possess 1200+ hours), Metro Captain (If you possess 2000+ hours)
• Goal: Commit to becoming a turbine or jet Captain with SkyCare.
• Skill Progression: Progress rapidly from ground roles to the left seat, enhancing leadership and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic Career: Experience continual advancement, ensuring you never stay in one place for long.
• Accelerated Promotion: Depending on your dedication, discipline, and skillset, achieve promotion to turbine Captain in as little as 24 months.

Passionate about Aviation? Ready to Make a Difference? Start Your Captain Journey with SkyCare!

Your Role As An Operations Coordinator

• Provide integral support to both SOCC Coordinator and Flight Follower roles.
• Execute all customer service duties, including quoting, greeting office visitors, and ensuring timely and organized flights.
• Handle tasks such as filing Customs documents, receiving/loading cargo, and updating flight information using company software.
• Assume responsibility for Flight Following, flight coordination, and delivery, as well as addressing customer requests.

Your Role As An Aircraft Groomer

• This position is responsible for the cleaning of aircraft, hangars, offices, vehicles, and facilities.
• Grooming and detailing of Company aircraft
• Daily cleaning of Company hangars, office, vehicles, and facilities
• Loading and unloading cargo and baggage
• Fueling aircraft and ground equipment
• Operating aircraft ground equipment and tow aircraft as needed.
• Assistance maintaining commissary and providing customer service.

Qualifications/Requirements

• TC Commercial Pilot License
• TC Group 1 Multi-Engine IFR
• Valid Class 1 Medical
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Minimum 250 hours TT
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within the last 30 days)

Training Base: Sioux Lookout, ON

You may travel from time to time to other base locations in St. Andrews, Manitoba, Kitchener and Thunder Bay, Ontario.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Your work will directly contribute to saving lives, worldwide. For more information about SkyCare and the impact you can be a part of, please visit: https://www.skycare.ca

How To Apply

Submit your application online at http://skycare.applytojobs.ca/

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and thank all applicants for their interest in joining SkyCare; however, only those who are selected will be contacted.

Closing Date: open until filled.

We embrace each other’s unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.