SkyCare | IAI1125 Captain

Astra Captain - Kitchener, Ontario

SkyCare is seeking an experienced Astra Captain to command multi-engine turbine aircraft from its Kitchener, Ontario base. This critical role supports both air ambulance and charter operations, requiring exceptional leadership and operational judgment for flights across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The Captain will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and professional service during a variety of missions, including long-range, time-sensitive, and patient transport operations.

About the Role

The Astra Captain will exercise command authority and maintain paramount flight safety for crew, passengers, and patients. Responsibilities encompass comprehensive pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, fuel calculations, and weight-and-balance. The Captain will operate multi-engine turbine aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) on domestic and international routes, coordinating effectively with dispatch, maintenance, air traffic control, and ground-handling teams. This position demands professional service delivery during medevac and client-facing charter operations, including patient transport when required. The role involves responding to dynamic changes, managing complex schedules, and completing all necessary post-flight documentation. Strong decision-making and communication skills are essential for collaborating with flight crews and support teams in a proactive, team-oriented manner.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.
• At least 500 hours of multi-engine Pilot in Command (PIC) experience.
• A current Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• A Transport Canada ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) or equivalent ICAO ATPL.
• A valid Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• A valid Canadian passport with the ability to travel internationally, including to the United States.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate.
• A clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening completed within the previous 30 days.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to work effectively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment.
• Successful completion of initial company training and a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-engine turbine or jet operations.
• Experience in corporate or charter flying environments.
• Experience in IFR and multi-crew operations.
• Experience with international or long-range operations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic schedules and time-sensitive missions.