Rotor Wing First Officer | AW139

Position Summary

The Rotor Wing First Officer serves as Second-in-Command in air ambulance and critical care transport operations, assisting the Pilot-in-Command with flight planning, aircraft preparation, and assigned operational duties. The pilot shares responsibility for safe aircraft operations while maintaining flexibility in varying conditions and compliance with applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

Schedule

• Permanent full-time.
• Various shifts and overtime in a 24/7 operation.
• Day, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays required.
• Overnight assignments away from the home base are required.
• Flight support at bases other than the assigned home base may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Second-in-Command duties during rotor-wing air medical operations.
• Assist the Pilot-in-Command with flight planning and aircraft preparation.
• Carry out specific duties related to operation of the assigned aircraft as directed by the Pilot-in-Command.
• Support safe aircraft operations in varying operating conditions.
• Follow applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide flight support at other bases when operational demand requires.
• Complete the required company training program.
• Successfully complete a Transport Canada PPC.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) – Helicopter.
• 500 Rotary-Wing Hours.
• Completed ATPL Exams.
• Valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
• Night Rating.
• Valid Class 1 Medical.
• Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes.
• Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and travel to the United States.
• Immunization records with required vaccinations.
• Must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base.
• Must be able to comply with CARs rest requirements between shifts and arrive at the assigned base within 1.5 hours of callout when on an on-call shift.
• Candidates without a Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating may receive a conditional offer contingent upon successfully completing the applicable Transport Canada requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• AW-139 Type Rating.
• EMS experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefit plan.
• Uniform provided.
• Defined Contribution Plan.
• Three paid personal days.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Accrued vacation starting at three weeks per year.
• Employee promotional and discount programs.
• Eligible training for the Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating may be reimbursed up to $30,000 CAD under the employer's stated reimbursement terms.
• No training bond.

Compensation

• $92,408.19–$100,516.47 CAD annually under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Deadline

• October 16, 2026.