Chief Pilot - Bell 412 Helicopters - Quebec
Important: This company has strict nationality & Licence requirements. Do not apply and do not contact the carrier unless you meet their restrictions.
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 and 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.
Restrictions
Must hold Transport Canada Licence (H), Medical.
Must have legal right to live/work in Canada.
No Foreign Pilot Visas or Sponsorships.
How to Apply
Online Application, Email, Resume/CV Upload, Telephone — SEE BELOW.
Human Resources
Summit Helicopters
2975 Airport Road
Kamloops, BC
V2B 7W8
Important Notice
- PLEASE RE-READ the Experience & Citizenship Rules before applying.
- DO NOT APPLY or CONTACT this Co. unless you meet the Requirements.
- PCC FORBIDS charging pilots to Apply or Train. Notify us if asked to pay.