Pilot - Grande Prairie

Helicopter Jobs; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Free parking

Job summary

STARS is seeking a Pilot for the Grande Prairie base in the Aviation department. The role involves piloting STARS aircraft, maintaining a category 1 medical, and staying current with regulations, publications, and training standards.

The position supports a 24/7/365 patient care mission and requires flexibility for day and night shifts. Preferred candidates hold a Commercial Rotary Wing Licence, 1000+ helicopter hours, and an instrument rating; an H145 type rating is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current aircraft captain or eligible to upgrade to captain in 6 months.
• A valid Commercial Rotary Wing Licence.
• A minimum of 1000 hours of helicopter experience.
• Multi-Engine and Night/IFR experience desirable.
• Helicopter Airline Transport Licence exams completed.
• Group 4 Instrument rating and Helicopter Night Ratings are required.
• Valid Class 1 medical.
• Airbus H145 type rating will be considered an asset.
• Ability to complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment for Night Vision Goggle use.
• Immunization records with required vaccinations.
• Schedule includes day and night shifts for 24/7/365 patient care mission.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively pilot STARS aircraft.
• Maintain a category 1 aviation medical.
• Maintain currency and proficiency with respect to aircraft flown, regulations, publications, and training standards.
• Maintain licensing requirements.

Skills

Aircraft Captain

Commercial Rotary Wing Licence

1000 flight hours

Multi-Engine

Night IFR experience

Group 4 Instrument rating

Helicopter Night Ratings

Class 1 medical

H145 type rating

Night Vision Goggle access

Job description

At STARS, we come to work every day with a purpose…to save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases, everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care, anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985, we have never lost sight of what is most important – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing worldclass critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed, and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference.

We are currently looking for a Pilot at our Grande Prairie base in the Aviation department.

Please note: there is a touring option available for this role, however preference will be given to those willing to relocate to Grande Prairie.

Base Pilot: Schedules may vary. Typical rotation consists of 4 to 6 day shifts followed by 4 to 6 night shifts, with 8 to 12 consecutive days off between rotations.

Touring Pilot: Schedule requirements. Rotation will generally be 8-12 days on followed by 8-12 days off, shifts will be consist of 4-6 days, 4-6 nights, with 8-12 days off. Schedule will be set and communicated by STARS within the last 3 months of the preceding year for following year.

Please note: you must be available for the AH145 training course start date of: November 8, 2026.

Being a Pilot with STARS is about so much more than flying an aircraft – it’s about being a beacon of hope when the unimaginable happens. Our Pilots undergo extensive, ongoing training each year to ensure they are at the top of their game, ready to respond no matter the conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively pilot STARS aircraft
• Maintain a category 1 aviation medical
• Maintain currency and proficiency with respect to:
• Aircraft flown
• Regulations
• Publications
• Training standards
• Licensing requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current aircraft captain or be eligible to upgrade to captain in 6 months
• A valid Commercial Rotary Wing Licence
• A minimum of 1000 hours of helicopter experience
• Multi-Engine and Night/IFR experience desirable
• Helicopter Airline Transport Licence exams completed
• Group 4 Instrument rating and Helicopter Night Ratings are required
• Valid Class 1 medical
• Airbus H145 type rating will be considered an asset
• Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes
• Immunization records with required vaccinations
• The position requires the applicant to work a schedule of day and night shifts to make our 24/7/365 patient care mission possible

Bona Fide Occupational Statement

• All STARS Pilot roles are physically demanding and require overall strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular capabilities.
• All Pilot roles have bona fide occupational requirements, e.g., physical standards, that are integral to fulfilling the role. These are detailed in the Pilot Physical Demands Analysis that is shared during the recruitment selection process.
• All Pilot roles are required to wear personal protective equipment.

What We Offer

At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that’s your purpose too.

We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy – a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the fact of the unimaginable, and of pride in making a difference.

When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we’re stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best.

Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS.