[Hiring] Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Pilot @North Bay Billboard

Role Description

As a key member of the RPAS Operations team, the RPAS Pilot will report to the Vice President, Operations and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in support of commercial, government, and special mission operations. This role includes:

• Mission planning
• Flight execution
• Data collection
• Regulatory compliance
• Operational reporting
• Maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety

The RPAS Pilot will conduct aerial missions in accordance with company procedures, client requirements, Transport Canada regulations, and organizational safety management systems, while supporting operational excellence in dynamic and often remote environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an RPAS Operator and/or Pilot in complex flight operations
• Valid Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License Preferred
• Post-secondary education is considered an asset
• Successful completion of Transport Canada Advanced and Level 1 Complex RPAS Certifications, or the ability to obtain these certifications upon hire
• Strong understanding of aviation principles, regulations, airspace structure, meteorology, and aircraft systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply standard operating procedures, regulations, and company policies consistently and accurately
• Proven aircraft flight path management and mission execution skills
• Strong situational awareness and risk management capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving and operational decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills within operational environments
• Strong workload management and organizational abilities in fast-paced settings
• High degree of professionalism, accountability, integrity, and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently in remote locations and dynamic operational environments
• Ability to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule

Requirements

• You must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit)
• You must be able to clear a Criminal Reference Check
• As this job requires international travel, you must be vaccinated in accordance with international travel requirements and company policy
• You must be in possession of, and maintain a valid passport at all times

Benefits

• Comprehensive, employer-paid benefits including extended health care, out-of-country medical coverage, life insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Financial peace of mind through a retirement pension plan

Company Description

At Voyageur Aviation Corp., we’re in the business of solving complex aviation challenges through ingenuity, precision, and innovation. As a proud Canadian company (and a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.), we offer a full suite of specialized aviation services:

• Engineering and maintenance capabilities
• Part sales and logistics management
• Aircraft leasing
• Contract flying operations

From our home base in North Bay, Ontario, we support missions around the world, including humanitarian aid, cargo transport, and workforce mobility to remote areas. We’re not just part of the aviation industry - we’re redefining it.