ROTOR WING FIRST OFFICER Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care. We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Rotor Wing First Officer Aviation Permanent

Full Time Targeted Salary Range: As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective January 1, 2026, the base salary range is $92,408.19 - $100,516.47.

Posting Open Date: September 25, 2026 Posting Close Date: October 16, 2026 Take your career to new heights as a qualified Rotor Wing First Officer with Ornge. We are Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider. Dedicated to innovation, timeliness and exceptional delivery of care, a dynamic, diverse, and challenging career in Aviation excellence awaits.

We are: One unified team, leaders in health equity, we save lives and preserve health.

Rotor Wing

Pilots are responsible for all aspects of aircraft operation, must be able to fly in varying conditions, handle pressure well and be flexible and adaptable. Ornge aircraft are province wide resources and aviation personnel may be required to provide flight support at bases other than the home base where demand arises. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a Transport Canada PPC.

They are responsible for following all applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures. The Second-in-Command (SIC)



assists the Pilot-in-Command with the flight planning and Aircraft preparation as directed by the Pilot-in-Command. They are responsible to the Pilot-in-Command for carrying out specific duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft assigned.

Valid commercial Rotary-wing (H) License. ~Night Rating. *[Valid Class 1 Medical. ~ An AW-139 Type Rating and EMS experience is desirable. ~ Ability to successfully complete the Controlled Goods Security Assessment Application for Night Vision Goggle purposes. ~ Valid Canadian Passport or ability to work in Canada and ability to travel to the USA. ~ Immunization records with required vaccinations. *NOTE: Candidates that do not possess a Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or a Night Rating, may be provided with a conditional offer of employment contingent on successful completion of all requirements necessary for the issuance of a Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating as detailed in the Commercial Air Service Standard (CASS) 421.42 (2) and 421.46 (2) (a) (b). Once employed and all Company training has been completed successfully, the employee will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $30,000.00 CAD for completion of training required for the issuance of the Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating. This reimbursement will be divided into two payments,



up to $15,000.00 CAD after completion of one year of service and up to an additional $15,000.00 CAD after completion of two years of service.

Pilots are required to work various shifts and overtime, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays. During the course of their shift duties, Pilots will be required to overnight away from their home base. Successful candidates must live or be willing to relocate within close proximity to the assigned base location and reside or have a location that permits compliance with the CARs rest requirements between shifts and allows arrival at their assigned base within one- and one-half hour of callout when on an on-call shift.

Comprehensive

Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan. ~ Three Paid Personal Days. ~24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program. ~ Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year. ~ Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more! Community connectors. Equity in healthcare.

Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more. Promoters of diversity. Diversity and Inclusion Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.

Note: Ornge Air does not offer training bonds to employees.

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