Pilot - Base/Pool - Winnipeg

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 world-class 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 Winnipeg Base in the Aviation department. This position is 0.5 FTE at the Winnipeg Base and 0.5 FTE in our pilot pool. This position requires that you must be flexible with scheduling and may require travel to any STARS base within less than 24 hours’ notice to act as Second in Command (SIC). You are expected to be employable at any STARS base for up to 14 days but may be subject to an extension of 42 days at a time due to unforeseen operational requirements.

• Please note: start date of: TBD
  
  

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

• A valid Commercial Rotary Wing Licence
• A minimum of 500 hours of helicopter experience, including 300 hours as pilot-in-command (PIC)
• A minimum of 25 hours of night/IFR experience
• A minimum of 10 hours of multi-engine helicopter experience
• Helicopter Airline Transport Licence exams completed (HATRA, or HARON and HAMRA)
• Group 4 Instrument rating and Helicopter Night Ratings are required
• Valid Category 1 Medical
• Airbus H145 type rating will be considered an asset
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility under the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) for simulator training in the United States
• Ability to travel to the United States and other international locations for simulator training
• 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 face 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: November 20, 2026.

Want to learn more?

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