Chief Pilot

Ledcor • Kamloops, BC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Helicopters is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Chief Pilot to provide operational leadership and oversight for our CARs 702 and 703 operations. Reporting to the Director of Flight Operations, the Chief Pilot is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, standardization, pilot training, flight crew management, and operational excellence across IFR and VFR helicopter operations. This leadership role is based in Kamloops, BC and includes oversight of pilot qualifications, scheduling, operational standards, and flight operations activities. The successful candidate will also actively support flight operations and may act on behalf of the Director of Flight Operations during periods of absence. Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions across Western and Northern Canada with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. Our crews are highly experienced in challenging operational environments, and safety and reliability are at the core of everything we do.

Requirements

• Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopter (ATPL-H)
• Valid Instrument Rating
• Type rating on at least one helicopter type operated by the company
• Minimum 500 hours of helicopter pilot-in-command time, with at least 250 hours acquired within the previous 3 years
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), company operations manuals, SOPs, and training programs
• Experience working with Transport Canada and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Collaborative and professional approach with crews, management, regulators, and clients
• Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Must meet Transport Canada requirements for the Chief Pilot position

Nice To Haves

• Previous Chief Pilot or senior flight operations leadership experience preferred
• Bell 412/429 or EC135 type ratings considered an asset
• NVG experience, training, and/or checking experience considered an asset
• Knowledge of client operational standards such as BARS, Contrail, and IOGP considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and professional oversight to all flight crew members through Fleet Chief Pilots
• Ensure pilot qualifications, training, PPCs, medicals, and recency requirements remain compliant with Transport Canada regulations and company standards
• Act as the primary liaison with Transport Canada regarding flight crew management and operational compliance
• Participate in Transport Canada audits, client audits, inspections, and surveillance activities
• Oversee pilot training programs including initial, recurrent, upgrade, transition, simulator, and line training
• Coordinate pilot scheduling, training events, rotations, and staffing requirements while ensuring compliance with fatigue management and regulatory limitations
• Support operational standardization, mentoring, line checks, and flight crew development initiatives
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention of flight crew members
• Support budgeting, staffing, operational planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain operational proficiency and actively fly company aircraft when required
• Act on behalf of the Director of Flight Operations during periods of absence as delegated

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed