Direct Entry Pilot

About SkyCare
SkyCare is on a mission to provide life-saving and essential air travel services across North America. We're a dedicated team that takes pride in delivering the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care for every passenger. Our operations include private, corporate, and medevac flight services reaching as far north as the Arctic Circle and as far south as the Equator.

As a privately-owned and family-operated Canadian air service provider, SkyCare continues to expand across Ontario and Manitoba. We're looking for motivated, detail-driven professionals who share our passion for excellence and precision in aviation operations.

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Why Join Us?

• Meaning Full Impact: In the past year alone, SkyCare has transported hundreds of patients and completed thousands of medevac flights directly contributing to life-saving outcomes.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and training within aviation operations.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, vision, and dental care, life and long-term disability insurance, RRSP matching, and an employee and family assistance program.

Job Description
The Direct Entry Pilot is responsible for assisting the captain in flight preparation and operation of an aircraft. They are required to conduct a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft to ensure that all navigation, safety, and operating systems are working properly.

Job Summary
As a Direct Entry Pilot, you will embark on an exciting journey with our
Pilot Pathway Program
, designed to shape aspiring pilots into proficient aviation professionals. You will initially assume the role of Operations Coordinator or Aircraft Groomer, gaining invaluable operational experience before ascending to the coveted position of Navajo First Officer.

SkyCare Pilot Pathway Program Highlights

• Tailored Development: Exclusive program designed for exceptional turbine Captains.
• Flexible Entry: Based on your experience level, enter the Captain Development Program at various stages depending upon the number of training hours.
• Support Position: (entry level pilot with 250hrs), Navajo First Officer (If you possess 500+ hours), Metro First Officer (If you possess 500+ hours), Navajo Captain (If you possess 1200+ hours), Metro Captain (If you possess 2000+ hours)
• Goal: Commit to becoming a turbine or jet Captain with SkyCare.
• Skill Progression: Progress rapidly from ground roles to the left seat, enhancing leadership and decision-making skills.
• Dynamic Career: Experience continual advancement, ensuring you never stay in one place for long.
• Accelerated Promotion: Depending on your dedication, discipline, and skillset, achieve promotion to turbine Captain in as little as 24 months.

Passionate about Aviation? Ready to Make a Difference? Start Your Captain Journey with SkyCare
Qualifications/Requirements

• TC Commercial Pilot License
• TC Group 1 Multi-Engine IFR
• Valid Class 1 Medical
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Minimum 500 hours TT
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within the last 30 days)

Training Base:
Sioux Lookout, ON

You may travel from time to time to other base locations in St. Andrews, Manitoba, Kitchener and Thunder Bay, Ontario.

What You'll Love About Working Here
Your work will directly contribute to saving lives, worldwide. For more information about SkyCare and the impact you can be a part of, please visit:

How To Apply
Submit your application online at

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and thank all applicants for their interest in joining SkyCare however, only those who are selected will be contacted.

Closing Date:
open until filled.

We embrace each other's unique qualities through our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility and if you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.