PC-12 Air Ambulance Captain (EMS) – Sudbury, Thunder Bay, or Sioux Lookout

Join Ornge, Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider, as a PC-12 Captain supporting life-saving medevac missions across the province. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity flying in a dynamic 24/7 environment where your airmanship, judgment, and commitment to safety directly impact patient care.

Employer: Ornge – Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider
Location: Sudbury, Thunder Bay, or Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
Aircraft: Pilatus PC-12 (fixed‑wing medevac)
Type: Permanent Full-time
Schedule: Standard 12-hour shifts (days/nights), weekends and statutory holidays; overtime and occasional overnights

✈️ The Role

As Captain, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the PC-12 in all phases of flight, ensuring the safety of crew and patients while operating in varying weather conditions and within a high-tempo emergency response environment. Ornge aircraft serve province-wide, so you may be assigned to support other bases as operational demand requires.

🧭 What You’ll Do

Exercise full command authority and accountability for flight safety, decision-making, and compliance with SOPs and regulations.
Operate the PC-12 across Ontario in diverse conditions, managing workload under pressure with flexibility and adaptability.
Support a 24/7 operation on rotating shifts (day/night), weekends, and statutory holidays; work overtime as needed.
Occasionally overnight away from home base; provide flight support at alternate bases when required.
Complete company training and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check with a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

Licences & Medical: Valid Canadian ATPL (Transport Canada), valid Group 1 IFR rating, and valid Category 1 Medical.
Flight Experience: Minimum 2,000 hours total time, including at least 500 hours as PIC.
Eligibility: Canadian passport or legal ability to work in Canada, with unrestricted ability to travel to the USA.
Clearances & Health: Satisfactory criminal record check; immunization record with required vaccinations.
Proximity to Base: Live or be willing to relocate close to the assigned base; must comply with CARs rest requirements and be able to reach base within 1.0 hour of callout when on an on-call shift.
Operational Readiness: Ability to use respiratory protective equipment; must be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal.
Assets: Prior PC-12, EMS, and/or Northern Ontario flight experience.

🗺️ Bases & Coverage

Pilots are assigned to Sudbury, Thunder Bay, or Sioux Lookout. As Ornge aircraft are province-wide resources, you may be tasked to provide flight support at bases other than your home base when demand arises.

📚 Training, Checks & Standards

Completion of Ornge’s training program prior to line operations.
Successful PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot.
Strict adherence to all applicable policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

🌟 Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay as per the OPEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plan.
Uniform provided.
24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Defined Contribution Plan.
Three paid personal days.
Vacation starting at 7 shifts (pro-rated) in year one and 10 shifts in year two.
Corporate perks and employee discounts on personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions, and more.

✅ Quick Facts

Required total hours: 2,000
Required PIC hours: 500
License required: ATPL_ICAO (Canadian ATPL with Group 1 IFR and Category 1 Medical)

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PC-12 Air Ambulance Captain (EMS) – Sudbury, Thunder Bay, or Sioux Lookout