Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations

Job summary

Support the Chief Pilot in overseeing safe and efficient helicopter operations, including flight operations, training programs, pilot supervision, flight and duty records, and training file audits. Serve as a pilot when required and support maintenance test flights, aviation safety, and collaboration with regional and Coast Guard stakeholders.

Job details

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations to join the Canadian Coast Guard Aircraft Services Directorate in Ottawa, Ontario. In this leadership role, you will support the Chief Pilot in delivering safe and efficient helicopter operations across Canada. You will help oversee flight operations and training programs, supervise helicopter pilots, monitor flight and duty records, audit training files, and contribute to aviation safety and operational excellence. You may also serve as Pilot-in-Command, training pilot, check pilot, or relief pilot, and support maintenance test flights and collaboration with regional and Coast Guard stakeholders. We're looking for candidates who have: A valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) with a valid Group 4 Instrument Rating. A valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (Aeronautical). A valid Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate. A minimum of 3,500 helicopter flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command. Experience as Pilot-in-Command on multi-engine helicopters and experience in multi-crew flight operations. Experience managing flight operations or flight training programs. Experience providing advice and guidance to senior management on aviation operations, training, or administration. Fluency in both English and French. DND offers a federal public service pension plan, comprehensive health and dental benefits, stable work schedules, and opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement. Click the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application today!

What you’ll do

Support the Chief Pilot in overseeing safe and efficient helicopter operations, including flight operations, training programs, pilot supervision, flight and duty records, and training file audits. Serve as a pilot when required and support maintenance test flights, aviation safety, and collaboration with regional and Coast Guard stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter), Group 4 Instrument Rating, Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (Aeronautical), and Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate. They must have at least 3,500 helicopter flight hours, including 2,000 as Pilot-in-Command, relevant multi-engine and multi-crew experience, flight operations or training program management experience, senior management advisory experience, and fluency in English and French.

Benefits

• Federal Public Service Pension Plan
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Stable Work Schedules
• Ongoing Training
• Professional Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Training · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Helicopter Flight Operations
• Flight Training Program Management
• Pilot Supervision
• Multi-Engine Helicopter Operations
• Multi-Crew Flight Operations
• Aviation Safety
• Flight and Duty Record Monitoring
• Training File Auditing
• Operational Leadership
• Senior Management Advising
• Pilot-in-Command
• Training Pilot
• Check Pilot
• Maintenance Test Flights
• English Fluency
• French Fluency

Job areas

• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety

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