The Ornge fleet consists of both Rotor and Fixed Wing aircraft. Our Fixed Wing pilots fly the Pilatus PC12 at 3 of our 12 bases across the province.

Fixed Wing Captain

POSITION SUMMARY:

Fixed Wing Captains at Ornge are responsible for the operation of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft as well as the safety of the crew and all persons on board the aircraft. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid ATPL

2000 hours total time

500 hours pilot in command

Current IFR (minimum Category 3)

Valid Class 1 Medical

Valid Canadian Passport of ability to work in Canada and the ability to travel to the USA

Immunization records with required vaccinations

Pilots are required to work various shifts 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 to within close proximity of the assigned base location, and reside or have a location that permits compliance with the CARs rest requirements between shifts and allows for arrival at their assigned base within 1 hour of callout when on an on-call shift.

Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment. 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.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) represents Ornge Fixed Wing Pilots. Compensation would be as per the Fixed Wing Collective Agreement. Learn more about general compensation and benefits.