Charter And Medevac Captain
- Canada
$140,000 minimum annual salary to start, increasing to a $160,000 minimum after completing the IFR PPC at the end of the first year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $140,000 minimum annual salary to start, increasing to a $160,000 minimum after completing the IFR PPC at the end of the first year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We’re proud to have a complete maintenance team, and are now looking to top off our pilot roster for the 2027 season.
So you’re interested in flying at Phoenix? Learn more about us on our “Why Phoenix?” page.
Charter & Medevac Captain
This is a full-time position flying both our charter work and our Local HERO medevac program. Applicants must meet both the charter pilot minimums and the medevac captain minimums.
The combined Charter & Medevac Captain is our primary focus, but we are also accepting applications from those interested in only the charter or only the medevac side of the operation, with a minimum of 1,500 total rotary hours.
On the charter side, we operate a fleet of EC120/AS350/H130/AS355 helicopters to meet the needs of our Oil Sands clients, forestry clients, and more.
On the medevac side, we have operated a 24 hour a day, seven day a week EC135 emergency services helicopter since 2013. The Local HERO (Helicopter Emergency Rescue Organization) Foundation exists to promote and deliver 24/7 emergency helicopter services for the people of Northeastern Alberta.
Learn more about Local HERO at www.ymmhero.com.
Required Qualifications:
- Canadian CPL(H)
- Canadian Group IV Instrument Rating
- Minimum of 2,000 helicopter flight hours, with 1,000 PIC
- 250 hours turbine
- 100 hours EC30 (100 hours EC20 preferred)
- 50 hours long line (300 preferred)
- Canadian Night Rating and 20 hours night unaided minimum
- Criminal record check
- Ability to legally work within Canada
- References required with resume submission
Preferred Experience:
- ATPL(H)
- NVG experience
- EC135/H145 experience
- Multi-engine helicopter experience
Position Details:
- Full-time position
- $140,000 minimum annual salary to start, increasing to a $160,000 minimum after completing the IFR PPC at the end of the first year
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Schedule: 3 weeks on/3 weeks off, or 2/2, with other schedules available on request
- Local applicants, and those who want to live in the community they work in, will be given priority
If you think we would be a good fit for each other, send your cover letter and resume to apply@phfymm.com.
- This job posting closes November 10th, 2026, and successfully screened applicants will be invited to our Fort McMurray base for further interviews and flight testing.
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Responsibilities
Fly charter missions for oil sands, forestry, and other clients, as well as provide emergency medevac services through the Local HERO program. Operate the company’s helicopter fleet and support its 24/7 emergency helicopter service.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Canadian CPL(H), a Canadian Group IV Instrument Rating, and meet the stated flight-hour minimums, including helicopter PIC, turbine, EC30, long-line, and night-flying experience. A Canadian Night Rating, criminal record check, legal authorization to work in Canada, and references are required; an ATPL(H), NVG experience, EC135/H145 experience, and multi-engine experience are preferred.
Skills
- Helicopter Piloting
- Charter Operations
- Medevac Operations
- Instrument Flight Rules
- Turbine Helicopters
- EC135 Operations
- EC120 Operations
- Long-Line Operations
- Night Flying
- Multi-Engine Helicopter Operations
- Night Vision Goggles
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Categories
- Transportation
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Canadian CPL(H)
- Canadian Group IV Instrument Rating
- Helicopter Flight Hours
- Pilot-in-Command Hours
- Turbine Hours
- EC30
- EC20
- Long-Line Operations
- Canadian Night Rating
- Unaided Night Flying
- Criminal Record Check
- Canadian Work Authorization
- ATPL(H)
- Night Vision Goggles
- EC135
- H145
- Multi-Engine Helicopters
- Charter Aviation
- Medevac
- Emergency Helicopter Services
- Oil Sands
- Forestry
- IFR PPC