About This Role
Perimeter Aviation is seeking an Assistant Chief Pilot to support the Chief Pilot in supervising flight crews, managing line operations, coordinating training and safety programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role combines operational leadership and administrative responsibilities with active flying, requiring the successful candidate to fly at least two scheduled days per month or as operationally necessary. The position is based in Winnipeg and supports operations involving Metro, Merlin and Dash 8 aircraft across scheduled passenger and freight services, charter, medical evacuation and other company operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the Assistant Chief Pilot supervises air crew and ensures pilots operate safely, effectively, on time and in compliance with procedures and regulations. Responsibilities include managing delegated line-operation tasks, pilot supervision and Safety Management System administration
- promoting employee engagement, customer satisfaction and on-time performance
- assisting with aircraft, simulator and ground training
- coordinating with third-party providers on 703, 704 and 705 operations, including performance data, charter flights, Nav Canada and airport authorities
- overseeing pilot groups
- administering directives and notices to flight crew
- coordinating SMS activities
- supporting emergency-response actions
- ensuring safety is considered in all decisions
- flying at least two scheduled days per month or as operationally required
- performing or delegating line checks
- carrying out Approved Check Pilot duties
- stepping in for the department as needed
- and completing additional assigned duties.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and hold a valid Airline Transport Pilots License for aeroplanes with a valid Group 1 Instrument Rating.
- They must hold a type rating on at least one applicable company aircraft type, have at least three years of experience as PIC of company aircraft, and be qualified under the company training program as PIC on one of the operated types.
- Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the Company Operations Manual, Flight Crew Training Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, Company Check Pilot Manual, and the regulations and standards needed to perform the role.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word is required.
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain applicable transportation security clearances and other authorizations.
- Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training is considered an asset.
- The role also requires physical ability to perform the listed duties, willingness to travel by aircraft and other means, ability to conduct presentations, availability for varied shifts in a fast-paced airline environment, and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.