Pilot

Full Time

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 significant – our VIPS, or Very Important Patients. Each year, we fly over 3,000 missions, providing worldclass 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 Grande Prairie base in the Aviation department.

Base Pilot

Schedules may vary. Typical rotation consists of 4 to 6 day shifts followed by 4 to 6 night shifts, with 8 to 12 consecutive days off between rotations.

Touring Pilot

Schedule requirements. Rotation will generally be 8-12 days on followed by 8-12 days off, shifts will be consist of 4-6 days, 4-6 nights, with 8-12 days off. Schedule will be set and communicated by STARS within the last 3 months of the preceding year for following year.

Please note: you must be available for the AH145 training course start date of: November 8, 2026.

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

- Current aircraft captain or be eligible to upgrade to captain in 6 months
- A valid Commercial Rotary Wing Licence
- A minimum of 1000 hours of helicopter experience
- Multi-Engine and Night/IFR experience desirable




- Helicopter Airline Transport Licence exams completed
- Group 4 Instrument rating and Helicopter Night Ratings are required
- Valid Class 1 medical
- Airbus H145 type rating will be considered an asset
- Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes
- 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 fact 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.

Closing date: September 11, 2026.

Want to learn more?

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