Join a Team That’s Going Places.
Chartright Air Group is an innovator within the Canadian aviation industry, offering tailored private jet charter, turn-key aircraft management, aircraft maintenance and FBO services. Our commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence has established us as the leading provider of private jet service in Canada.
For over 35 years, weve built a reputation for safety, service excellence, and innovation. Our passionate team of enthusiastic aviation professionals thrive in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and celebrated.
✨ Role Overview:
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced helicopter pilot who wants the best of both worlds: meaningful, high-standard flying and true lifestyle balance. As a Bell 429 Captain based in Halifax (YHZ), you’ll operate a modern aircraft in a premium, client-focused environment where your judgment, professionalism, and leadership are genuinely valued. With an attractive 4-weeks-on, 4-weeks-off schedule, this role gives you the opportunity to be fully engaged during your rotation while enjoying meaningful time away between assignments. It’s an ideal fit for a proactive, mature pilot who takes pride in safety, service, and ownership of the operation, and who is ready to bring their experience to a growing aviation team where their impact will be visible.
🛠️ What You’ll Do:
- Operate as Pilot-in-Command on a Bell 429, based out of Halifax (YHZ), ensuring all flights are conducted with the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.
- Deliver a premium client experience, acting as the face of the company and building strong, trusted relationships with high-value clientele.
- Collaborate closely with the Flight Coordination Centre and Sales teams to ensure seamless execution of all mission requirements and service expectations.
- Support operational readiness on reserve days, contributing to a reliable and responsive flight operation.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the operation.
🎯 What You Bring:
- Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License – Helicopter or Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
- Group 4 Instrument Rating.
- Valid Transport Canada Medical Category 1.
- Canadian Radio Telephone License.
- Minimum of 2500 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 1000 multi-engine PIC hours, turbine time is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 60Ibs.
- Hands-on experience with flight management systems and glass cockpits.
- Strong understanding of aviation weather, airport performance, flight plan calculations, fuelplanning and weightand balance.
- Expert knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and SMS safety practices.
- Strong client service mindset with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to perform in a fast-paced, flexible scheduling environment
💼Why Chartright?
- Make an Impact: Help shape the future of a growing aviation company.
- Be Part of a Winning Team: Work with talented professionals who value collaboration and excellence.
- Drive Change: Contribute to our ongoing transformation and growth, using your unique skills to improve processes and deliver results.
- Grow Your Career: Access opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including 100 company-paid extended health and dental coverage.
- Employee Perks: We offer a variety of partnerships, offering discounts for employees and their families.
- Plan Ahead: Benefit from our generous RRSP/DPSP matching program.
Our Values in Action:
❤️ We Love What We Do
Passionate about aviation, we craft exceptional experiences with precision and pride.
🔍 We Explore with Intention
We are energized by the pursuit of better. With curiosity and purpose, we seek new ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously improve how we serve our clients and each other.
🤝 We Are a Team
We are a coordinated and resourceful team that embraces a healthy debate culture, encouraging open dialogue and diverse perspectives.
🎯 We Are Client‑Driven
We strive to anticipate and exceed client expectations, internally and externally, delivering personalized, seamless journeys that create lasting impressions.
🌱 We Grow Together
We are committed to continuous growth - for our people and our organization. We invest in learning, embrace challenges as opportunities, and celebrate developing talent from within.
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion:
We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. We welcome all applicants and encourage individuals who identify with any of the protected grounds under the human rights legislation to apply to any open role.
We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices; our hiring and selection process is conducted in accordance with all employment legislation and the Human Rights Code of Canada. If you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process, please advise the recruiter or contact HRchartright.com.
✈️ Ready to take off with us? Apply today and help shape the future of aviation.