Captain PC-12Keewatin Air
Aircraft: PC-12Location: WinnipegNon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time2,000 hrs
PIC Time500 hrs
Roster10/10, 14/14
About This Role
Keewatin Air, a leader in Canadian air ambulance services for over 50 years, is seeking an experienced PC-12 Captain based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Operating throughout the Arctic and Northern Canada, the company provides 24-hour emergency aeromedical transport and charter services. This role requires a minimum of 2000 total flight hours with 500 PIC hours on turboprop/turbojet aircraft, plus 100 hours on type, along with a valid ATPL license and Canadian passport. The position offers a competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, paid travel arrangements, and a 10/10 or 14/14 rotation schedule, making it ideal for pilots seeking meaningful work in challenging remote environments.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate PC-12 aircraft in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations and company procedures
- Conduct pre-flight familiarization including route planning, weather analysis, aerodrome assessment, and alternate plan development
- Ensure flight safety and compliance with Canadian Aviation Regulations before departure
- Follow Air Traffic Control, communications, and weather reporting procedures
- Adhere to checklists for various flight phases and follow Operations Manual and Flight Manual instructions
- Monitor aircraft operation within parameters for patient transport and report deviations in Captain's Trip Report
- Report known or suspected aircraft defects to maintenance and record in Journey Log
- Complete and submit associated paperwork including Journey Log, Flight Manifests, Captain's Trip Report, Load Control forms, and Dangerous Goods documentation
- Check weather for unusual conditions and take precautions to protect aircraft during stop-over
- Carry out duties as detailed in the Safety Management System Manual
- Make critical decisions regarding flight paths, weather conditions, and ability to handle emergencies effectively
What We Offer
Competitive salaryCompany eventsCritical Illness Insurance CoverageEmployee Educational AssistanceEmployee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)Discount travel, car rental, retail, and gym membershipsGroup Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision Coverage)RRSP matchingFlight and accommodation paid and arranged by company with paid travel time included in every rotationEmployee loyalty program enhancement opportunitiesInternal training programs for professional developmentSupport for external educational opportunities
Requirements
- Valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATPL) license
- Minimum 2000 hours total flight time
- Minimum 500 hours pilot-in-command on turboprop or turbojet aircraft
- Minimum 100 hours on PC-12 type
- Valid Canadian Passport with ability to travel abroad unrestricted
- Valid Driver's License
- Able to obtain Driving Airside License (D/A)
- Able to obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)
- Clear criminal record, Child Abuse Registry, and Vulnerable Sectors Check
- Fully vaccinated with a Canadian-approved COVID-19 vaccination
- Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations
- MEDEVAC/Air Ambulance experience considered an asset
- Indigenous Awareness and/or Cultural Diversity training considered an asset
About Keewatin Air
Keewatin Air (also known as Kivalliq Air) is one of Canada's most comprehensive aeromedical organizations, operating for over 50 years with 24-hour emergency air ambulance services throughout the Arctic and Northern Canada. The company operates locations across Churchill and Thompson, Manitoba; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; and Rankin Inlet, Igloolik, Cambridge Bay, and Iqaluit, Nunavut.