ROTOR WING FIRST OFFICER
Reference #: 2025-146
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.
At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.
We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.
Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.
Position Title | Rotor Wing First Officer |
Department/Section | Aviation |
Employment Status | Permanent Full Time |
Targeted Salary Range | As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement Effective January 1, 2025, the base salary range is $89,716.69 - $97,588.81. The total compensation is approximately $115,489.02 to $125,056.20 per annum |
Location | Sudbury, Kenora, and Toronto |
Reporting To | Chief Pilot, Rotor Wing |
Posting Open Date | November 7, 2025 |
Posting Close Date | December 7, 2025 |
** Visit our recruitment website for more information including compensation, benefits, training, and more! www.ornge.ca/rwpilot **
Uplifting Your Career at Ornge
Take your career to new heights as a professional Rotor Wing First Officer with Ornge. We are Ontario’s air ambulance and critical care transport provider. Dedicated to innovation, timeliness and exceptional delivery of care, a dynamic, diverse, and challenging career in Aviation excellence awaits.
We are: One unified team, leaders in health equity, we save lives and preserve health.
Looking to be a part of meaningful, impactful, and inspiring work?
Meet our requirements? Interview guaranteed. We’ve got you covered from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and premium pension program so what are you waiting for? Apply today.
Position Summary:
Rotor Wing Pilots are responsible for all aspects of aircraft operation, must be able to fly in varying conditions, handle pressure well and be flexible and adaptable. Ornge aircraft are province wide resources and aviation personnel may be required to provide flight support at bases other than the home base where demand arises. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a Transport Canada PPC. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and Standard Operating Procedures. The Second-in-Command (SIC) assists the Pilot-in-Command with the flight planning and Aircraft preparation as directed by the Pilot-in-Command. They are responsible to the Pilot-in-Command for carrying out specific duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft assigned.
*NOTE: Candidates that do not possess a Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or a Night Rating, may be provided with a conditional offer of employment contingent on successful completion of all requirements necessary for the issuance of a Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating as detailed in the Commercial Air Service Standard (CASS) 421.42 (2) and 421.46 (2) (a) (b). Once employed and all Company training has been completed successfully, the employee will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $30,000.00 CAD for completion of training required for the issuance of the Transport Canada Group 4 Instrument Rating and/or Night Rating. This reimbursement will be divided into two payments, up to $15,000.00 CAD after completion of one year of service and up to an additional $15,000.00 CAD after completion of two years of service.
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