Posted 25 days ago
Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations
@ Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The Department of National Defence is hiring a Deputy Chief Pilot for rotary wing operations with the Canadian Coast Guard Aircraft Services Directorate in Ottawa. The role supports the Chief Pilot in overseeing helicopter flight operations and training, supervising pilots, and maintaining safety standards across Canada. The posting requires a Canadian ATPL (Helicopter), a Category 1 medical, at least 3,500 helicopter flight hours including 2,000 as Pilot-in-Command, and fluency in English and French.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Chief Pilot in overseeing helicopter flight operations and training
- Supervise helicopter pilots and monitor flight and duty records
- Audit training files and contribute to aviation safety
- Serve as Pilot-in-Command, training pilot, check pilot or relief pilot
- Support maintenance test flights and stakeholder collaboration
Requirements summary:
- Canadian ATPL (Helicopter) with Group 4 Instrument Rating
- Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
- Minimum 3,500 helicopter flight hours, including 2,000 as Pilot-in-Command
- Multi-engine and multi-crew flight experience
- Experience managing flight operations or training programs
- Fluency in English and French
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter), Group 4 Instrument Rating, Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (Aeronautical), Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a Deputy Chief Pilot – Rotary Wing Operations to join the Canadian Coast Guard Aircraft Services Directorate in Ottawa, Ontario.
In this leadership role, you will support the Chief Pilot in delivering safe and efficient helicopter operations across Canada. You will help oversee flight operations and training programs, supervise helicopter pilots, monitor flight and duty records, audit training files, and contribute to aviation safety and operational excellence. You may also serve as Pilot-in-Command, training pilot, check pilot, or relief pilot, and support maintenance test flights and collaboration with regional and Coast Guard stakeholders.
We're looking for candidates who have:
- A valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) with a valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
- A valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (Aeronautical).
- A valid Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
- A minimum of 3,500 helicopter flight hours, including at least 2,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
- Experience as Pilot-in-Command on multi-engine helicopters and experience in multi-crew flight operations.
- Experience managing flight operations or flight training programs.
- Experience providing advice and guidance to senior management on aviation operations, training, or administration.
- Fluency in both English and French.
DND offers a federal public service pension plan, comprehensive health and dental benefits, stable work schedules, and opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement.
Click the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application today!
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