Captain & Flight Operations Manager

✈️ About the role

In this dual-capacity position, you will serve as aircraft Captain on commercial and corporate missions while managing flight operations with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and service. You will champion SMS culture, optimize scheduling, and collaborate across maintenance, training, and commercial teams to deliver reliable, customer-focused operations.

🧭 What you will lead

• Act as Pilot-in-Command on assigned flights, ensuring exemplary airmanship and decision-making under CARs.
• Oversee day-to-day flight operations, including crew scheduling, dispatch oversight, and operational control.
• Maintain and improve company SOPs, operations manuals, and checklists; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own regulatory compliance activities and liaise with Transport Canada; prepare for and support internal and external audits.
• Lead safety initiatives: monitor SMS performance, investigate hazards, manage risk, and run safety meetings.
• Coordinate with maintenance for aircraft readiness, MEL control, and return-to-service priorities.
• Plan and approve flight scheduling and trip execution to balance safety, customer needs, and crew duty limits.
• Support training and standards: mentor crews, oversee checking plans, and promote strong CRM.
• Contribute to budgeting and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, resilient operations.
• Represent the operation with clients and stakeholders to uphold a reliable, service-driven brand.

🧰 What you bring

• Valid Canadian Transport Canada licence: ATPL or Commercial with IATRA and Group 1 IFR.
• Current Category 1 medical and eligibility to work in Canada.
• Proven multi-crew, multi-engine experience suitable for commercial charter/commuter operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CARs Subparts 703/704/705, flight and duty time limits, and operational control.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to flight operations management, including SMS, QA, emergency response planning, and audit readiness.
• Strong operational planning, risk management, and decision-making skills under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and leadership; able to set standards, coach crews, and foster a just culture.
• Comfort with EFB platforms, scheduling tools, and data-driven performance tracking.

🌟 What is on offer

• Lead an operation where your decisions directly shape safety, reliability, and customer experience.
• Blend meaningful leadership with active line flying across Western Canada and beyond.
• Supportive, safety-first culture with modern tools and pragmatic processes.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and responsibility.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities as the operation grows.

🧩 How you will succeed

• Lead by example in the flight deck and the briefing room; be visible, approachable, and decisive.
• Champion data-informed safety actions and continuous improvement within the SMS.
• Balance operational efficiency with uncompromising compliance and crew wellbeing.
• Communicate proactively with crews, maintenance, and clients to keep plans transparent and realistic.

📨 How to apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. If available, include a licence summary and a snapshot of recent flight time. Indicate your availability and any notice period.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.