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Canadian Helicopters

Flies helicopter charters and teaches advanced pilots

Helicopter Captain / First Officer - Air Ambulance Operations

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHalifax Regional Municipality, NS, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be willing to relocate to Halifax.
  • Hold a valid Canadian passport or valid authorization to work in Canada and travel to the United States; sponsorship is not available.
  • Hold a Class 1 medical certificate.
  • Successfully complete the controlled goods security assessment required for night-vision-goggle operations.
  • Have the required vaccinations documented.
  • Have customer-service orientation and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Have good communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Pass a criminal-record check before hiring.
  • For Captain: Hold a valid, unrestricted Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) (ATPL(H)).
  • For Captain: Have at least 2,000 rotary-wing flight hours.
  • For Captain: Have at least 500 hours as pilot in command, including 200 hours on a multiengine aircraft.
  • For Captain: Have at least two years of instrument-flight operations experience, including actual IFR flight hours as pilot in command.
  • For First Officer: Hold a valid ATPL or have passed the ATPL written examinations within the previous 12 months.
  • For First Officer: Hold a valid commercial rotary-wing aircraft licence.
  • For First Officer: Have 500 rotary-wing flight hours.
  • For First Officer: Hold a Transport Canada Group IV instrument-flight rating.
  • For First Officer: Hold an unrestricted night-flight qualification.

Responsibilities

  • For Captain: Perform Captain duties according to the company's operating standards.
  • For Captain: Conduct IFR flights in a challenging and rapidly changing environment.
  • For Captain: Work closely with the client, respond effectively to air-ambulance missions, and maintain a high level of safety.
  • For Captain: Coordinate and ensure effective communication between the crew and the base.
  • For Captain: Perform tasks assigned by the Chief Pilot and base supervisor.
  • For First Officer: Act as a pilot according to the company's operating standards.
  • For First Officer: Perform other responsibilities related to the position.

Desired Qualifications

  • For Captain: Experience as an air-ambulance Captain on a 703 operation.
  • For Captain: Experience using night-vision goggles.
  • For Captain: S76 certification.
  • For First Officer: Previous night/IFR flight experience in a maritime environment.

About the Company

Canadian Helicopters

Flies helicopter charters and teaches advanced pilots

Canadian Helicopters flies passengers and cargo for organizations that need access to remote sites, emergency transport or aerial support for field projects. Its crews handle work such as forest fire suppression, construction lifts and power line support using single- and twin-engine helicopters. Alongside charter flights, the company sells aircraft maintenance and repair services to other operators and teaches advanced flying skills to commercial and military pilots. Customers hire its aircraft and crews for specific assignments or longer service contracts. With operating roots dating to 1947, Canadian Helicopters is headquartered in Les Cedres, Quebec.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
1947

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