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Elevate Your Pilot Career with Ornge. 

We are hiring experienced pilots for immediate Captain openings in Ontario, offering a competitive base salary starting at $118k. 

As an Ornge pilot, you'll uplift lives by providing critical care across Ontario. Join our passionate team impacting health equity and become part of something special. For pilot career opportunities that combine professional growth with meaningful work, apply now to become an Ornge pilot.

Ready to apply? Check your qualifications, apply now or share your contact information below. 

Ornge Overview

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’re 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.

Aaron Grubin is one of our most experienced pilots at Ornge. We spoke to Aaron about what it takes to get to his position and how he remains excited to get to work every day. To learn more, click here.

Beth Robinson started as a Fixed Wing First Officer at our Thunder Bay base in March 2022 and was promoted to Captain in July 2023. We spoke with Beth to learn more about her journey to Ornge, her role in the organization, and what she enjoys about working for Ontario’s air ambulance provider. To learn more, click here.

Check Your Qualifications

Check Your Qualifications

To identify if your credentials match what we're looking for and to help us get to know you better, we invite you to spend a few moments completing the questionaire below! 
 

CHECK YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

How to Start Your Career

Interested in becoming a Fixed-Wing Pilot at Ornge? Here's how:

 
1.
Graduate high school with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a Grade 12 English credit.
 
2.
Enter into an accredited aviation program. For a full list of Ontario colleges offering these programs, click here.
 
3.
Graduate with a Canadian Commercial Pilot License. After graduation, earn at least 500 hours total flying time. You can do this by:
+
Become a flight instructor and teach the next generation how to fly.
+
Fly for a skydive or airborne survey operator.
+
Get a float rating and experience the adventure of float flying.
 
4.
Apply to Ornge and start your career!

Training

Advanced Training 

"The training new fixed-wing pilots receive at Ornge rivals that of the major airlines in Canada." 

Abigail Busch | Flight Training & Standards Manager

Ornge PC12 pilots receive an advanced level of training. New pilots at Ornge participate in two weeks of intensive in-class learning and self study prior to training at FlightSafety International (Dallas, TX and Denver, CO ) where they learn to fly the PC12 NG in a state of the art, full motion flight simulator under the instruction of a senior Ornge training captain. This simulator offers the ability to train emergency procedures that would be too dangerous - if not impossible - to train in the real airplane. Weather can be set to anything from a blizzard to severe thunderstorm to zero visibility fog, allowing the opportunity to train in various conditions.

Ornge believes in going above and beyond Transport Canada requirements in our flight training because our number one priority is the safety of our crews and the patients of Ontario.

Living and Working in Ontario

Living and Working in Ontario

Ornge serves more than 14 million people over one million square kilometers of land— the size of France, Spain and the Netherlands combined.

The varied Ontario landscape means our pilots have the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments. Our pilots are responsible for more than 54 per cent of our 21,000+ patient related transports. On a daily basis, our pilots fly into diver locations across the province, playing a major role in helping ensure access to medical care for thousands of patients every year.

Ornge operates out of 14 front-line bases, one head office, and one warehouse (15 locations) located in 13 communities across the province. 

When pilots join our team, they are able to live in beautiful northern communities while aiding in our mission of providing the best care to our patients, whereever they may be. Our northern Fixed Wing bases include: Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Timmins. 

The pilots of Ornge are proud to be a part of a long tradition of air ambulance services in this province. In addition to being able to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyles by participating in activitiessuch as fishing, hiking, hunting, taking on a new adventures using All Terain Vehicles, our northern base locations tend to have ample affordable housing. 

Captain Requirements

Captain Requirements

Captains at Ornge must meet the minimum requirements below. If you meet or exceed the requirements, we are interested in your application for a direct entry Captain! If you have more than 500 total flying hours, but less than the minimum requirements for Captain, please consider submitting an application to Ornge as a First Officer. 

Captains at Ornge are responsible for the operation of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft as well as the safety of the crew and all persons on board the aircraft. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and procedures.
 

Qualifications/Certifications: 

  • Valid Canadian ATPL
  • 2000 hours total time
  • 500 hours pilot in command
  • Current IFR (Group 1)
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • Valid Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Ability to travel to the United States of America
  • Immunization records with required vaccinations
  • Previous experience flying in a 703 operation as a Captain is preferred;* and
  • Experience flying in Northern Ontario is considered an asset*


If you have any questions or would like to speak to our Chief Pilot or a member of our Flight Standards & Training team, please e-mail HiringFW@ornge.ca.  

*applicable to Fixed Wing Floater Captain positions only.

First Officer Requirements

First Officer Requirements

First Officers at Ornge must meet the minimum requirements below. If you meet or exceed the requirements, we are interested in your application!

First Officers at Ornge are responsible for the operation of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft as well as the safety of the crew and all persons on board the aircraft. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and procedures.
 

Qualifications/Certifications: 

  • Valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License
  • 500 hours total time
  • Current IFR (Group 1 or Group 3)
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • Valid Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency Card
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Ability to travel to the USA
  • Immunization records with required vaccinations


If you have any questions or would like to speak to our Chief Pilot or a member of our Flight Standards & Training team, please e-mail HiringFW@ornge.ca.

Total Rewards

Total Rewards

Ornge is proud to be named as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 100 Employers for 2023!

Ornge offers numerous health and wellness programs, and provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package to fulltime employees. This includes dental and group life insurance benefits, pension plan programs, Employee Family Assistance Program, vacation entitlement, tuition assistance, and an employee discount program. Take a look at our pilot Pay and Benefits Fact Sheet for our Captains or First Officers. 

Balancing You!

Balancing You

Ornge is committed to the health and well-being of our staff. We employ an on-site, full-time social worker available to our workforce 24/7. He oversees our peer-to-peer mental health programing and other aspects of health and well-being across the organization.

Due to the nature of the job, Ornge pilots are able to spend much more time at home --compared to airline pilots. The ability to be home at the end of most day's helps to ensure an optimal work/life balance.

Pilot shifts are usually 12h each, with 4 on 4 off. The makeup of the 4 on varies by base but it’s either (2 day, 2 night, 4 off OR 4 day, 4 off, 4 night, 4 off).

Fixed Wing Floater Captain positions work an 8 days on, 8 days off schedule. 

 

Health Equity

Health Equity

Ornge pilots are integral to improving access to care for patients in the North. We believe in the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion while providing culturally sensitive and appropriate care to all Ontarians. We strive to be an employer of choice for visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and LGBTQ2S+ members.

Ornge's PC-12 aircraft are incredibly flexible, and are capable of operating in and out of runways such as snow-covered gravel strips in Northern Ontario. This flexibility is a contributor to health equity in northern, remote communities and allows Ornge to transport patients rapidly from their home communities to larger centres where they can get the care they need in all weather conditions.

Ornge offers a variety of lunch-and-learns sessions, hosted by our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee as well as a variety and self-directed learning opportunities including a learning program on Indigenous Peoples.

In 2021, Ornge staff proudly led 'Operation Remote Immunity' a program which enabled members of 31 remote and fly-in Northern Communities to access the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine.

You can read more on Ornge's committment to health equity in our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. 

Equipment

Equipment

Ornge currently operates a fleet of eight Pilatus PC-12 NGs. The PC-12 is a modern single-engine turboprop which has outstanding versatility, performance and reliability. These aircraft are incredibly flexible, and are capable of operating in and out of runways ranging from snow-covered gravel strips in Northern Ontario to the busiest runways in Canada at Toronto Pearson airport. This flexibility allows Ornge to get patients rapidly from their home communities to larger centres where they can get the care they need in all weather conditions.

Our PC12 fleet is equipped with the Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite. Flight crews interface with the navigation, communication, aircraft status, and alerting systems through an intuitive all-glass flight deck. All of this technology combines to grant flight crews enhanced situational awareness and lower workload, especially during the most critical phases of flight.

 

Fleet

Fleet

Ornge owns a fleet of aircraft across the province of Ontario. Vehicles in our fleet include: Pilatus Next Generation PC-12 airplanes, Leonardo AW-139 helicopters, Crestline Commander land ambulances.

Ornge has a full time crew of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who work daily and are available around the clock.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We recognize that joining Ornge as a pilot may come with a number of questions relating to the hiring process, training program, relocation and base positioning. A comprehensive document with frequently asked questions is available to view. 


Should you have additional questions, please feel free to e-mail us at HiringFW@ornge.ca.  

Info Session

Register for an Information Session

Pilots who are interested in joining Ornge are invited to attend a virtual Information and Q&A session to learn more about the role and working at Ornge. Register for a session:

 

Wed Nov 20 at 2:00 PM

 

Mon Nov 25 at 6:00 PM

 

Wed Dec 4 at 2:00 PM

 

Apply Now

Elevate Your Pilot Career with Ornge

Advance your pilot career with Ornge and make a difference every day. We are hiring experienced pilots for immediate Captain openings in Ontario, offering a competitive base salary starting at $118k. 

As an Ornge pilot, you'll uplift lives by providing critical care across Ontario. Join our passionate team impacting health equity and become part of something special. For pilot career opportunities that combine professional growth with meaningful work, apply now to become an Ornge pilot. 

Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 

APPLY NOW

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’re 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.

Aaron Grubin is one of our most experienced pilots at Ornge. We spoke to Aaron about what it takes to get to his position and how he remains excited to get to work every day. To learn more, click here.

Beth Robinson started as a Fixed Wing First Officer at our Thunder Bay base in March 2022 and was promoted to Captain in July 2023. We spoke with Beth to learn more about her journey to Ornge, her role in the organization, and what she enjoys about working for Ontario’s air ambulance provider. To learn more, click here.

Check Your Qualifications

To identify if your credentials match what we're looking for and to help us get to know you better, we invite you to spend a few moments completing the questionaire below! 
 

CHECK YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Interested in becoming a Fixed-Wing Pilot at Ornge? Here's how:

 
1.
Graduate high school with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a Grade 12 English credit.
 
2.
Enter into an accredited aviation program. For a full list of Ontario colleges offering these programs, click here.
 
3.
Graduate with a Canadian Commercial Pilot License. After graduation, earn at least 500 hours total flying time. You can do this by:
+
Become a flight instructor and teach the next generation how to fly.
+
Fly for a skydive or airborne survey operator.
+
Get a float rating and experience the adventure of float flying.
 
4.
Apply to Ornge and start your career!

Advanced Training 

"The training new fixed-wing pilots receive at Ornge rivals that of the major airlines in Canada." 

Abigail Busch | Flight Training & Standards Manager

Ornge PC12 pilots receive an advanced level of training. New pilots at Ornge participate in two weeks of intensive in-class learning and self study prior to training at FlightSafety International (Dallas, TX and Denver, CO ) where they learn to fly the PC12 NG in a state of the art, full motion flight simulator under the instruction of a senior Ornge training captain. This simulator offers the ability to train emergency procedures that would be too dangerous - if not impossible - to train in the real airplane. Weather can be set to anything from a blizzard to severe thunderstorm to zero visibility fog, allowing the opportunity to train in various conditions.

Ornge believes in going above and beyond Transport Canada requirements in our flight training because our number one priority is the safety of our crews and the patients of Ontario.

Living and Working in Ontario

Ornge serves more than 14 million people over one million square kilometers of land— the size of France, Spain and the Netherlands combined.

The varied Ontario landscape means our pilots have the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments. Our pilots are responsible for more than 54 per cent of our 21,000+ patient related transports. On a daily basis, our pilots fly into diver locations across the province, playing a major role in helping ensure access to medical care for thousands of patients every year.

Ornge operates out of 14 front-line bases, one head office, and one warehouse (15 locations) located in 13 communities across the province. 

When pilots join our team, they are able to live in beautiful northern communities while aiding in our mission of providing the best care to our patients, whereever they may be. Our northern Fixed Wing bases include: Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Timmins. 

The pilots of Ornge are proud to be a part of a long tradition of air ambulance services in this province. In addition to being able to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyles by participating in activitiessuch as fishing, hiking, hunting, taking on a new adventures using All Terain Vehicles, our northern base locations tend to have ample affordable housing. 

Captain Requirements

Captains at Ornge must meet the minimum requirements below. If you meet or exceed the requirements, we are interested in your application for a direct entry Captain! If you have more than 500 total flying hours, but less than the minimum requirements for Captain, please consider submitting an application to Ornge as a First Officer. 

Captains at Ornge are responsible for the operation of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft as well as the safety of the crew and all persons on board the aircraft. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and procedures.
 

Qualifications/Certifications: 

  • Valid Canadian ATPL
  • 2000 hours total time
  • 500 hours pilot in command
  • Current IFR (Group 1)
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • Valid Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Ability to travel to the United States of America
  • Immunization records with required vaccinations
  • Previous experience flying in a 703 operation as a Captain is preferred;* and
  • Experience flying in Northern Ontario is considered an asset*


If you have any questions or would like to speak to our Chief Pilot or a member of our Flight Standards & Training team, please e-mail HiringFW@ornge.ca.  

*applicable to Fixed Wing Floater Captain positions only.

First Officer Requirements

First Officers at Ornge must meet the minimum requirements below. If you meet or exceed the requirements, we are interested in your application!

First Officers at Ornge are responsible for the operation of the Pilatus PC12 aircraft as well as the safety of the crew and all persons on board the aircraft. All Ornge pilots are required to complete the company’s training program and successfully pass a PPC/IFT check conducted by a Transport Canada Inspector or Approved Check Pilot. They are responsible for following all applicable policies and procedures.
 

Qualifications/Certifications: 

  • Valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License
  • 500 hours total time
  • Current IFR (Group 1 or Group 3)
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • Valid Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency Card
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Ability to travel to the USA
  • Immunization records with required vaccinations


If you have any questions or would like to speak to our Chief Pilot or a member of our Flight Standards & Training team, please e-mail HiringFW@ornge.ca.

Total Rewards

Ornge is proud to be named as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 100 Employers for 2023!

Ornge offers numerous health and wellness programs, and provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package to fulltime employees. This includes dental and group life insurance benefits, pension plan programs, Employee Family Assistance Program, vacation entitlement, tuition assistance, and an employee discount program. Take a look at our pilot Pay and Benefits Fact Sheet for our Captains or First Officers. 

Balancing You

Ornge is committed to the health and well-being of our staff. We employ an on-site, full-time social worker available to our workforce 24/7. He oversees our peer-to-peer mental health programing and other aspects of health and well-being across the organization.

Due to the nature of the job, Ornge pilots are able to spend much more time at home --compared to airline pilots. The ability to be home at the end of most day's helps to ensure an optimal work/life balance.

Pilot shifts are usually 12h each, with 4 on 4 off. The makeup of the 4 on varies by base but it’s either (2 day, 2 night, 4 off OR 4 day, 4 off, 4 night, 4 off).

Fixed Wing Floater Captain positions work an 8 days on, 8 days off schedule. 

 

Health Equity

Ornge pilots are integral to improving access to care for patients in the North. We believe in the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion while providing culturally sensitive and appropriate care to all Ontarians. We strive to be an employer of choice for visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and LGBTQ2S+ members.

Ornge's PC-12 aircraft are incredibly flexible, and are capable of operating in and out of runways such as snow-covered gravel strips in Northern Ontario. This flexibility is a contributor to health equity in northern, remote communities and allows Ornge to transport patients rapidly from their home communities to larger centres where they can get the care they need in all weather conditions.

Ornge offers a variety of lunch-and-learns sessions, hosted by our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee as well as a variety and self-directed learning opportunities including a learning program on Indigenous Peoples.

In 2021, Ornge staff proudly led 'Operation Remote Immunity' a program which enabled members of 31 remote and fly-in Northern Communities to access the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine.

You can read more on Ornge's committment to health equity in our 2021-2024 Strategic Plan. 

Equipment

Ornge currently operates a fleet of eight Pilatus PC-12 NGs. The PC-12 is a modern single-engine turboprop which has outstanding versatility, performance and reliability. These aircraft are incredibly flexible, and are capable of operating in and out of runways ranging from snow-covered gravel strips in Northern Ontario to the busiest runways in Canada at Toronto Pearson airport. This flexibility allows Ornge to get patients rapidly from their home communities to larger centres where they can get the care they need in all weather conditions.

Our PC12 fleet is equipped with the Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite. Flight crews interface with the navigation, communication, aircraft status, and alerting systems through an intuitive all-glass flight deck. All of this technology combines to grant flight crews enhanced situational awareness and lower workload, especially during the most critical phases of flight.

 

Fleet

Ornge owns a fleet of aircraft across the province of Ontario. Vehicles in our fleet include: Pilatus Next Generation PC-12 airplanes, Leonardo AW-139 helicopters, Crestline Commander land ambulances.

Ornge has a full time crew of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who work daily and are available around the clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

We recognize that joining Ornge as a pilot may come with a number of questions relating to the hiring process, training program, relocation and base positioning. A comprehensive document with frequently asked questions is available to view. 


Should you have additional questions, please feel free to e-mail us at HiringFW@ornge.ca.  

Register for an Information Session

Pilots who are interested in joining Ornge are invited to attend a virtual Information and Q&A session to learn more about the role and working at Ornge. Register for a session:

 

Wed Nov 20 at 2:00 PM

 

Mon Nov 25 at 6:00 PM

 

Wed Dec 4 at 2:00 PM

 

Elevate Your Pilot Career with Ornge

Advance your pilot career with Ornge and make a difference every day. We are hiring experienced pilots for immediate Captain openings in Ontario, offering a competitive base salary starting at $118k. 

As an Ornge pilot, you'll uplift lives by providing critical care across Ontario. Join our passionate team impacting health equity and become part of something special. For pilot career opportunities that combine professional growth with meaningful work, apply now to become an Ornge pilot. 

Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 

APPLY NOW