Chief Pilot
7 days ago
Position Title: Chief Pilot
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Status: Full Time
Start Date: Immediately
Who We Are
Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut.
At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team Want to learn more? Visit
About the Opportunity
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.
The sky is the limit
What You'll Get to Do
Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations, the Chief Pilot is responsible for leading, mentoring and coaching all line pilots including the Assistant Chief Pilot. They manage and develop all standard operating procedures in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and ensure ongoing compliance with the pilot collective bargaining agreement.
Operations:
- Developing standard operating procedures
- Implement all required approved training programs for the air operator flight crews
- Issuing directives and notices to the flight crews as required
- Determining the operational suitability and requirements of all aerodromes and routes served by the air operator
- Distribute and action all accident, incident, and other occurrence reports relative to your area
- Process and action all flight crew reports
- Supervision and mentorship of flight crews
- Assuming any responsibilities delegated by the Director of Flight Operations and VP of Flight Operations
- Delegate all responsibilities for operational duties to another qualified Pilot when unavailable
- Responsible to maintain all pilot related administration and maintenance of records
- Other duties as assigned
Financial:
- Prepare (assist) with annual department budget
- Monitor and analyze monthly expenditures to assigned GL accounts and explain variances from budget (e.g., uniform supply approvals, purchasing office supplies for training manuals, training sessions/catering and third-party approvals, simulator leasing, training travel costs for pilots, aircraft training costs)
- Monthly Management reporting - weekly operating report
- Monitor overtime bi-weekly and report on reasons for overtime
- Adhere to all financial internal controls
- Monitor department manpower to ensure within budget and seek approval for replacement/increase
- Engage in ongoing cost reduction analysis within the Flight Operations department
Safety & Leadership:
- Change management leader - execute change while supporting employees through communication, listening and auctioning
- Guide and mentor, the new and existing pilot group
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of team members
- Promote occupational health and safety within the department, and participate in the development and monitoring of safety training
- Proactively communicate hazards and SMS initiatives with the department
- Embark on employment equity initiatives
- Engaging with all employees to promote employment equity and encouraging employees to undertake the self-declaration survey updating as necessary
- All levels of the organization share responsibility for human rights within the organization
- Overseeing and promoting continuous improvement on human rights and employment equity initiatives
MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS AND LEADS - have been delegated the authority and are responsible to the Department Head to actively identify hazards and deficiencies and report through the SMS (Safety Management System) Program reporting system. Communicate with all personnel within their respective department and other departments as required to maintain effective day to day activities. Ensure regulatory and company standards are maintained. Assist in the development and maintenance of company processes and procedures. (Quality Assurance activities)
Carry out their duties safely within regulatory and company standards, policies, processes, and procedures as trained. Use safety equipment (tools, Proper Protective Equipment etc.) as provided. Actively identify and report hazards and deficiencies (when in doubt report). Assist in development of company processes and procedures as required.
Skills & Experience We Value
- ATPL License with previous 705 airline experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a pilot-in-command in a 705 operation
- Proven ability to maintain document control
- Strong operational knowledge
- Post-secondary education in related field considered an asset
- Previous supervisory/management experience an asset
- Superior interpersonal, listening, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Utmost integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Ability to build relationships and trust at all levels and in all functions across the organization
- Proficient with MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels in the Company
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Pass (enhanced security clearance)
- Inuktitut language considered an asset
- Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
Along with being one of Manitoba's Top Employers, we are proud to provide a cooperative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package, Calm Air provides exceptional benefits which include:
- Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
- Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
- Entitled to three weeks vacation
- Airline travel and freight privileges
- Corporate and family events
- And more
If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us
At Calm Air, we value diversity and provide equal opportunities and accessibility for all qualified candidates. We encourage all members of a designated group or those requiring accessibility support to self-declare when applying. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the application process by emailing
Please submit a resume in confidence by September 27, 2024.
We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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