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Astra Jet Captain – Air Ambulance & Charter (Kitchener–Waterloo)

✈️ Astra Jet Captain — Lead air ambulance and charter missions across North America

SkyCare is hiring an experienced Astra Captain for our Kitchener–Waterloo base. You’ll command multi-engine turbine jet operations in demanding IFR environments, supporting time-sensitive medevac and client-facing charter missions throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

🧭 Role at a glance

  • Company: SkyCare
  • Location: Kitchener–Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Base: Kitchener–Waterloo
  • Aircraft: Astra (multi‑engine turbine jet)
  • Operations: Air Ambulance (medevac) & On‑Demand Charter
  • Routes: Domestic Canada + International (U.S., Mexico, Caribbean)
  • Compensation: $80,000–$140,000 per year (experience-based) + comprehensive benefits
  • Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

🧰 What you will do

  • Exercise command authority with uncompromising focus on flight safety for crew, passengers, and patients.
  • Plan and brief each mission: weather assessment, alternates, fuel strategy, and weight-and-balance.
  • Operate the Astra in multi-engine turbine, IFR conditions on domestic and international routes.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with dispatch, maintenance, ATC, and ground handling teams.
  • Deliver professional service on both medevac (patient transport) and client-facing charter flights.
  • Respond decisively to in-flight changes and operational challenges; manage dynamic, time-sensitive schedules.
  • Complete accurate post‑flight reporting and documentation.
  • Lead with sound decision‑making, clear communication, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

🧭 Minimum qualifications

  • Flight time: 3,000+ hours total time; 500+ hours multi‑engine PIC.
  • Licences: Transport Canada ATPL with Group 1 Instrument Rating.
  • Medical: Valid Category 1 Medical.
  • Travel: Valid Canadian passport; eligible for international travel including to the United States.
  • Work eligibility: Legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Other: Valid driver’s licence; Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate.
  • Background check: Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening completed within the past 30 days.
  • Communication: Excellent oral and written English; strong team collaboration skills.

🌟 Preferred experience

  • Multi‑engine turbine or jet operations in corporate/charter environments.
  • IFR, multi‑crew, and long‑range/international operations.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
  • Proven ability to adapt to dynamic schedules and time‑critical missions.

📚 Training & standards

  • Completion of initial company training is required.
  • Successful PPC with a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot.
  • Strict adherence to company SOPs, policies, and all applicable regulations.

💼 Compensation & benefits

  • Competitive salary: $80,000–$140,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and long‑term disability insurance.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • Group retirement savings plan.
  • Ongoing development and progression opportunities within flight operations.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take command? Submit your application with a resume detailing flight time, and proof of required licences, ratings, medical, and work eligibility. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.

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