The successful candidate will act as the senior professional authority for flight crews, ensuring consistent operational standards, strong safety culture, and effective coordination with clinical partners and operational leadership.
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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 & 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
Additional Information
Summit Helicopters, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers helicopter aviation solutions with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Learn more at www.summithelicopters.ca
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.