Chief Pilot

Since its humble beginnings with a single aircraft in 1976, Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) has become one of North America’s largest and most successful private operators. From the Bell 206 JetRanger to the Sikorsky SK70 Black Hawk, HTSC can support nearly any mission, anywhere, any time.

Our organization has remained nimble, continuously innovating and adapting to new markets. We have the fleet, experience, clients, and team to positively influence the industry and address the challenges facing aviation today.

We have refined flight training to ensure that crews meet or exceed the specialized, competency-based standards required by our clients, offering an attractive career progression path for new pilots entering the field and new opportunities for experienced crewmembers.

The HTS Management Team draws from decades of field experience to support day-to-day operations, working together to provide superior service with a safe, skilled, and reliable workforce backed by exemplary maintenance and equipment.

This is a full-time onsite role for a Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing at Helicopter Transport Services (Canada) Inc. located in the National Capital Region, just outside Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As the Chief Pilot, you will:

• reporting to and assisting the Operations Manager in overseeing rotary wing flight operations;
• conduct recurrent flight training, pilot proficiency check rides, ground briefings, and curriculum review;
• maintain and ensure currency for flight crew training records;
• monitor and verify the accuracy of pilot flight duty time records;
• develop and administer operating procedures in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations, Standards, and Company Policies;
• engage with flight crew on aviation safety hazards, events, and incidents, ensuring accurate reporting and timely follow-up;
• perform regular line pilot flying duties in the field as required.

This role will involve periodic away-from-base travel (up to 4 weeks per year).

The above statements describe the general nature and type of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

• Current and valid Canadian Commercial Helicopter Pilots Licence (CPL(H) or ATPL(H)) and Canadian Aeronautical Radio License;
• Current and valid Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate;
• 5+ years of experience flying rotary wing helicopters;
• Minimum of 3,000 hours of accident and incident-free flight time as Pilot in Command (Helicopter), of which 250 hours shall be acquired within the preceding 3 years;
• Experience working in remote regions of Canada as a rotary-wing line pilot (arctic, mountain, precision longline, wildfire suppression, and utility experience will be considered assets);
• Thorough knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards, Aviation Regulations Training Standards and electronic aviation systems, EFBs, equipment, and programs;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in English;
• Self-motivated with strong leadership and decision-making competencies; works well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment;
• The legal right to work in Canada.

• Experience as a rotary wing training pilot and/or ACP;
• Type rating and PIC experience on single-pilot or multi-crew twin-engine helicopters;
• Current and valid Canadian Group IV Instrument Rating;
• Current and valid Canadian Helicopter Night Rating with a minimum of 20 hours PIC night flying experience;
• NVG (NVIS) qualified and current;
• Language proficiency in French;
• Type rating and PIC experience on one or more of the following aircraft types: Bell 206B/L3/L4, 407, 205A-1, 204B, 212, 230, Sikorsky SK70/UH-60A, SK61.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and an (enhanced) security clearance may be required.

If you are interested in joining the HTSC team, please send your resume to operations@htsc.ca .