SkyCare Air Ambulance & Charters Job Board
Direct Entry Pilot
Description
Why SkyCare:
SkyCare is a private family-owned and operated company with an unmatched passion for providing essential air travel that literally saves lives. Our success means we are growing as a dynamic and exciting air ambulance and air charter service. We are home-based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. With additional bases in Manitoba and Southern Ontario, 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! All of us provide the highest level of safety, comfort, and care to our passengers – every flight.
Benefits:
· Extended health, vision, dental care, life, and long-term disability insurance
· Employee & Family Assistance Program
· Group Retirement Savings Plan
· Professional Development Support
Job Description:
The Direct Entry Pilot is responsible for assisting the captain in flight preparation and operation of an aircraft. They are required to conduct a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft to ensure that all navigation, safety, and operating systems are working properly.
Job Summary:
As a Direct Entry 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:
Ø Tailored Development: Exclusive program designed for exceptional turbine Captains.
Ø 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)
Ø Goal: Commit to becoming a turbine or jet Captain with SkyCare.
Ø Skill Progression: Progress rapidly from ground roles to the left seat, enhancing leadership and decision-making skills.
Ø Dynamic Career: Experience continual advancement, ensuring you never stay in one place for long.
Ø 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!
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 500 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.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and cover letter at:https://skycare.applytojobs.ca/
Closing Date: Open until filled
We embrace each other’s unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in SkyCare; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted.
For more information about our amazing company please visit https://www.skycare.ca