Astra Jet Captain – Air Ambulance & Charter Waterloo

Role at a glance

• Company:
  Sky Care
• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.