Position Purpose

The purpose of the position is to oversee responsibility of maintaining safe flight operations and establish standard operating procedures and flight manuals. The Lead Rotary Pilot will develop training standards and train new pilots and flight crews. The position will oversee the supervision of all Line Rotary Pilots.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Fly the aircraft safely and in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, YRP policies and procedures, and the aircraft flight manuals.
Develop, maintain and implement the flight manuals (operations manual, standard operating procedures manual, training manuals, safety management system manual).
Develop and implement all required approved training programs for the air operators flight crews.
Conduct ground, synthetic flight training device and flight training of all flight crew in accordance with the approved training program.
Work along side maintenance manager to promote safe aircraft operation.
Oversee the standards and recommend amendments to their respective aeroplane operating manuals and standard operating procedures.
Communicate with the TFO in a clear manner to allow for effective flight operations.
Communicate with Air Traffic control and other aircraft to obtain flight clearances.
File the proper flight plans with air traffic control.
Monitor weather patterns to ensure it is safe to fly.
Perform a walk around check of aircraft to make sure there are no defects and it is safe to fly. Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections of fuel and equipment.
Responsible for the professional standards of the flight crew under their supervision.
Supervision of all Line Rotary Pilots.
Maintain the crew schedule and call out crew when needed for overtime.
Supervise the standards and recommend amendments to their respective aircrafts operating manuals and standard operating procedures.
Assume any responsibility delegated by the operations manager.
Issue directives and notices to the flight crews as required.
Assist the operations manager with all aspects of flight operations including forecasting budget costs.
Assist the operations manager with hiring, assessing and training new pilots.
Work along side maintenance manager to promote safe aircraft operation.
Action and distribute accident, incident and other occurrence reports.
Assist operations manager with hiring, assessing and training new pilots.
Liaise with crew scheduling concerning training details.
Maintain confidentiality of information.

This position description is intended to describe the general level and nature of the position, and is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all tasks assigned in the performance of this position.

Education, Licensing & Certifications
Hold a valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot rotary.
Hold a valid Transport Canada category 1 medical certificate.
Hold a restricted radio telephone operator’s certificate.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years of previous flight experience including 1000 hours of flying time on a rotary wing aircraft with 100 of those hours as “Pilot in Command”.
100 hours of night flying time.
No violations or insured losses within the previous five years.

Previous supervisory experience in an aviation setting preferred.
100 or more hours of piloting of an Airbus H125 within the previous 12 months preferred.
250 or more hours flying time on a turbine engine rotary aircraft preferred.

Skills

Problem solving abilities in order to determine technological solutions (i.e. data and weather tracking).
Demonstrated knowledge of risk management involving flight operations.
Demonstrated decision-making abilities and good judgement.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Ability to focus on the primary task and change focus when required.
Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the Operations Manager, Line Pilots, Maintenance Manager, Unit Supervisors, TFO, police aviation units, Transport Canada and NavCanada.

Additional Comments
The incumbent will be required to maintain a Transport Canada commercial pilot license rotary and a category 1 medical as required by Transport Canada.
Ability to report to other locations in the GTA.
Ability to work both day and night shifts. 
Ability to be on stand by and return to duty when called. 
Incumbent may be required to travel outside of Canada.