We are proud to have a complete maintenance team, and we are now looking to top off our pilot roster for the 2027 season.

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 [email protected].

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Are you legally permitted to work in Canada?

Licence/Certification:

- commercial helicopter pilot licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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