ACASS is seeking an experienced Chief Pilot to lead flight operations based in Montreal, Quebec. This permanent, full-time position focuses on ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations for the company's offshore fleet, prioritizing the safety of passengers and flight crew.
About the Role
The Chief Pilot provides leadership to achieve ACASS’s operational objectives, with paramount importance placed on the safety of passengers and flight crew. This role is responsible for overseeing the company's offshore fleet, maintaining high professional standards for flight crew, and ensuring the secure transportation of customers and passengers in compliance with all applicable aviation regulations, company policies, standards, and procedures.
Core Responsibilities
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Oversee the safe and compliant operation of flight operations in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
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Supervise, mentor, and support flight crew, including recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling coordination, and performance management.
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Ensure all pilots maintain required licenses, certifications, recurrent training, and operational proficiency.
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Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational manuals, and flight department policies.
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Act as the primary liaison with aviation regulatory authorities, auditors, and internal safety management teams.
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Monitor operational risk, investigate incidents or irregularities, and promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
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Coordinate with maintenance, dispatch, operations, and aircraft management teams to ensure efficient and reliable flight operations.
Requirements
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Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical.
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Airline Transport Pilot License – Aeroplane (ATPL-A).
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Bombardier Challenger 604/605 type rating.
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Must be qualified in accordance with the air operator’s training program to act as a Pilot-in-Command on one of the company’s operated aircraft types.