Rotor Wing Captain

Rotor Wing Captain, Aviation

Salary: As per Collective Bargaining Agreement

$124,441.26 to $144,240.03/year

Location: All Base Locations Available, Ontario

 

Uplift Your Career at Ornge

Take your career to new heights as a professional seasoned Rotor Wing Captain with Ornge. We are Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider. Dedicated to innovation, timeliness and exceptional delivery of care, a dynamic, diverse, and challenging career in Aviation excellence awaits.

We are: One unified team, leaders in health equity, we save lives and preserve health.

Looking to be a part of meaningful, impactful, and inspiring work?

Meet our requirements? Interview guaranteed. We’ve got you covered from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and premium pension program so what are you waiting for? Apply today.

Position Summary:
Rotor Wing Pilots are responsible for all aspects of aircraft operation, must be able to fly in varying conditions, handle pressure well and be flexible and adaptable. Ornge aircraft are province wide resources and aviation personnel may be required to provide flight support at bases other than the home base where demand arises. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a Transport Canada PPC. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures. The Second-in-Command (SIC) assists the Pilot-in-Command with the flight planning and Aircraft preparation as directed by the Pilot-in-Command. They are responsible to the Pilot-in-Command for carrying out specific duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft assigned.

Qualifications:
Completion of secondary school and graduation from a certified flying or aviation school.
Valid Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) (Helicopter) issued by Transport Canada.
A minimum of 2000 hours of Rotary-wing flight experience.
A minimum of 500 hours of experience as a Pilot-In-Command (PIC) of a multi-engine aircraft.
2 years of experience in Instrument Flight Operations.
Valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
Valid Class 1 Medical.
Experience flying multi-engine helicopters is desirable.
Experience using Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and flying for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) or equivalent is desirable.
Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) purposes.
Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and ability to travel to the USA.
Required: A satisfactory criminal record search and Immunization records with required vaccinations.

*NOTE: Candidates that do not possess a Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or a Night Rating, may be provided with a conditional offer of employment contingent on successful completion of all requirements necessary for the issuance of a Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating as detailed in the Commercial Air Service Standard (CASS) 421.42 (2) and 421.46 (2) (a) (b). Once employed and all Company training has been completed successfully, the employee will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $30,000.00 CAD for completion of training required for the issuance of the Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating. This reimbursement will be divided into two payments, up to $15,000.00 CAD after completion of one year of service and up to an additional $15,000.00 CAD after completion of two years of service.

Hours and Location of Work:
Pilots are required to work various shifts (standard 12 hours) and overtime, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
During the course of their shift duties, Pilots will be required to overnight away from their home base.
Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location, and reside or have a location that permits compliance with the CARs rest requirements between shifts and allows arrival at their assigned base within one- and one-half hour of callout when on an on-call shift; and
Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees.

Total Rewards:
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
Uniform Provided.
24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
Three Paid Personal Days.
Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:
Community connectors.
Equity in healthcare.
Strong in our convictions.
Proud of the services we provide.
Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:
Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
Promoters of diversity.
Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
Committed to your career advancement.
A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:
You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:
If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.

Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ornge encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.
Learn more by visiting www.ornge.ca/rwpilot

Note: Ornge Air does not offer training bonds to employees.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.

How to apply:

Please apply online to https://jobs.jobvite.com/ornge/job/ofcFufwk