Pilot - Grande Prairie

Original job posting

The pilot is responsible for safely and effectively operating STARS aircraft to provide critical medical care to patients. They must maintain currency and proficiency in all aviation regulations, training standards, and licensing requirements.

Job details

Pilot Full Time Why STARS At STARS, we come to work every day with a purpose…to save lives. Whether you work in the aircraft or at one of our six bases, everyone at STARS plays a vital role in helping to provide critical care, anywhere. Since flying our first mission in 1985, we have never lost sight of what is most important – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing worldclass critical medical care whenever and wherever we are needed, and every team member contributes to helping that VIP. We are a lifeline to the community when time and clinical expertise can make all the difference. We are currently looking for a Pilot at our Grande Prairie base in the Aviation department. Please note: there is a touring option available for this role, however preference will be given to those willing to relocate to Grande Prairie. Base Pilot: Schedules may vary. Typical rotation consists of 4 to 6 day shifts followed by 4 to 6 night shifts, with 8 to 12 consecutive days off between rotations. Touring Pilot: Schedule requirements. Rotation will generally be 8-12 days on followed by 8-12 days off, shifts will be consist of 4-6 days, 4-6 nights, with 8-12 days off. Schedule will be set and communicated by STARS within the last 3 months of the preceding year for following year. *Please note: you must be available for the AH145 training course start date of: November 8, 2026. Being a Pilot with STARS is about so much more than flying an aircraft – it’s about being a beacon of hope when the unimaginable happens. Our Pilots undergo extensive, ongoing training each year to ensure they are at the top of their game, ready to respond no matter the conditions. Key Responsibilities: Safely and effectively pilot STARS aircraft Maintain a category 1 aviation medical Maintain currency and proficiency with respect to: Aircraft flown Regulations Publications Training standards Licensing requirements Qualifications & Requirements: Current aircraft captain or be eligible to upgrade to captain in 6 months A valid Commercial Rotary Wing Licence A minimum of 1000 hours of helicopter experience Multi-Engine and Night/IFR experience desirable Helicopter Airline Transport Licence exams completed Group 4 Instrument rating and Helicopter Night Ratings are required Valid Class 1 medical Airbus H145 type rating will be considered an asset Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes Immunization records with required vaccinations The position requires the applicant to work a schedule of day and night shifts to make our 24/7/365 patient care mission possible Bona Fide Occupational Statement: All STARS Pilot roles are physically demanding and require overall strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular capabilities. All Pilot roles have bona fide occupational requirements, e.g., physical standards, that are integral to fulfilling the role. These are detailed in the Pilot Physical Demands Analysis that is shared during the recruitment selection process. All Pilot roles are required to wear personal protective equipment. What we offer: At STARS, every day we come to work with a purpose, to save lives. Maybe that’s your purpose too. We provide a strong total reward offering inclusive of a salary tailored to your education and experience, comprehensive organization-paid health and dental benefits, free parking and more. But the real reward is joining a legacy – a legacy of lives saved, of hope in the fact of the unimaginable, and of pride in making a difference. When you join STARS, you become part of a community that knows we’re stronger together. It takes a team to deliver the highest standards of care, and we need you to help us be our best. Elevate your career. Be part of something bigger. Be part of STARS. How to Apply/ Deadline to apply: If you are the person we are looking for and would like to make a difference with your career, please make sure to apply by closing date: September 11, 2026. Want to learn more? “Want to know what it’s like to fly with STARS?” Discover more about our aviation team and the impact you’ll make as a STARS pilot. Learn More About Aviation By clicking "submit", you provide Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) consent to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purpose of evaluating, establishing and/or managing an employment relationship with you. You acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred outside Canada, and may be accessible to law enforcement and national security authorities outside Canada. If you have questions about this consent, or wish to obtain further details about STARS' privacy practices, please contact our privacy officer at privacy@stars.ca or review our privacy policy at https://stars.ca/privacy-policy/ .

What you’ll do

The pilot is responsible for safely and effectively operating STARS aircraft to provide critical medical care to patients. They must maintain currency and proficiency in all aviation regulations, training standards, and licensing requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Commercial Rotary Wing Licence with a minimum of 1000 hours of helicopter experience and a Group 4 Instrument rating. Applicants are also required to possess a valid Class 1 medical and be eligible for a Controlled Goods Security Assessment.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Free parking

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Helicopter piloting
• Critical care transport
• Instrument flight rules
• Night vision goggle operations
• Aviation safety
• Emergency response
• Multi-engine aircraft operation
• Aeronautical decision making
• Emergency Response
• Aviation Safety
• Decision Making
• FAA Instrument Rating
• Law Enforcement
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Trauma Care
• Critical Care

Job areas

• Transportation
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Pilot
• Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers