As one of the largest airlines in Atlantic Canada, PAL Airlines offers unique opportunities to fly in an array of locations from the most remote settings to the biggest cities in the country.
Chart your course! PAL Airlines is looking for Deputy Chief Pilot with a passion for safety and customer service to join our award-winning team.
About PAL Airlines
- 27 destinations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario
- Charter destinations all over Canada and Eastern North America
- Fleet of Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-Q400
- Three (3) crew base locations: St. John’s, Halifax, and Montreal
Great Benefits!
At PAL Airlines, we know that compensation isn’t the only factor in choosing a company. That’s why we’re proud to offer a competitive package.
What PAL Airlines offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines
- Industry discounts (hotels, rental cars, etc.)
As the Deputy Chief Pilot based in Montreal, you will have a diverse range of responsibilities. Your primary duties will include:
- Reporting to the Chief Pilot on all base-related issues, including pilot duties, training, and scheduling.
- Collaborating with the Maintenance Department to ensure aircraft serviceability aligns with operational requirements.
- Liaising with external agencies for base-related operational activities.
- Overseeing the Safety Management System (SMS) and the Management of Change (MOC) process at your assigned base.
- Upholding compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Aviation Occupational Safety and Health (AOSH) regulations.
- Managing and maintaining necessary supplies for the base.
- Conducting regularly scheduled audits as assigned by the Quality Department.
- Helping in resolving operational disruptions.
- Serving as the Base Aviation Safety Officer.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
In addition, the Deputy Chief Pilot is accountable for the professional standards of the flight crews. This includes:
- Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensuring that the flight crew&39;s schedule adheres to CARS requirements regarding duty time, flight time, or time free from duty.
- Executing approved flight crew training programs.
- Administering all matters concerning pilots, pilot training, examinations, competency tests, enroute operations, and operating limitations of aircraft and crew.
- Processing and acting on any flight crew reports.
- Managing flight crew administration, including working conditions, time-off, and other personnel issues.
- Ensuring that pilots&39; training files are fully updated.
The ideal candidate for this role should have:
- Valid Category 1 Medical
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence
- Bilingual (French/ English)
- Prior experience in aviation operations
- Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until October 11th, 2024
PAL Airlines is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
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