About This Role
Perimeter Aviation is recruiting a Medevac Captain reporting to the 703/704 Chief Pilot. The role involves conducting safe medical evacuation flights while considering on-time performance and passenger comfort, maintaining close communication with fellow crew members and flight followers to coordinate efficient patient transfers. Pilots must remain current with changing aviation regulations and develop detailed mechanical knowledge of the aircraft they operate. The posting lists Winnipeg, Manitoba as its location, while scheduled shifts involve accommodation at an assigned remote base that may change with operational requirements. Work includes patient and cargo handling, assistance to medical crews, outdoor duties in varying weather, flexible scheduling and extended travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct flights in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Canadian Aviation Regulations, the Aircraft Flight Manual and the Company Operations Manual.
- Complete preflight planning and calculations, including the Operational Flight Plan, weather and NOTAM review, fuel and oil requirements, weight and balance, manifest acceptance and signature, and journey log entries.
- Ensure the aircraft receives a preflight inspection before every departure.
- Lift, load and secure patients, cargo, baggage and freight, assist the medical crew when required and appropriate, and ensure passengers receive the briefings required by Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain close communication with crew members and flight followers to support efficient medevac transfers.
- Complete Type B flight watch jointly with the flight dispatcher and carry out Type C flight watch.
- Ensure all post-flight duties are completed, including aircraft inspection, notifying or confirming the aircraft's whereabouts to the company when away from base, and recording flight times and defects.
- Participate actively in the company's Safety Management System, remain current with aviation literature and regulations, maintain detailed mechanical knowledge of the aircraft, continue to meet and exceed Transport Canada pilot qualification standards, and perform additional assigned duties.
What We Offer
Accommodation is arranged in a residence at the assigned remote base while on a scheduled shift.Base assignments may change according to operational requirements.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a Category 1 Medical and a current Group 1 Instrument Rating, and have at least 1,500 hours total flight time, including 500 hours PIC. The general qualifications list a Commercial Pilot License, with an ATPL specifically required for 703/704 Medevac Captains. Canadian citizenship or unrestricted ability to work in Canada is required, together with a valid passport and driver's license. Pilots must be fluent in English and demonstrate effective verbal communication and listening comprehension, as well as effective written communication. They must be able to obtain and maintain applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations, complete the required Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record checks, and have thorough knowledge of aviation regulations. Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training is considered an asset. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, a positive attitude, commitment to punctuality, independent and collaborative working ability, strong relationship-building skills, time management, multitasking and prioritization. Integrity, confidentiality, accountability, calm handling of stressful situations, customer service, problem-solving and analytical skills are expected, along with respect and understanding for First Nations communities. Applicants must be physically capable of all duties, including lifting, loading and securing patients, cargo, baggage and freight
- able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- and willing to work a flexible schedule and travel for extended periods. Assigned remote bases may change according to operational requirements.