STARS pilots are highly skilled professionals with extensive training and experience. Our minimum requirements ensure every team member is prepared for the demands of this critical role.
Pilots
What it means to be a STARS Pilot
As part of a highly skilled team, STARS pilots bring critical care to those who need it most, navigating complex environments with precision and teamwork. Whether responding to emergencies in remote areas, urban centers, or rugged terrain, every flight plays a vital role in saving lives.
Aviation at STARS: Safety, Precision, Teamwork
As a STARS pilot, you’ll operate the Airbus H145, one of the most advanced emergency medical helicopters in the world. From responding to critical incidents in the middle of the night to engaging in professional, high-intensity training sessions that simulate real-world mission scenarios, you’ll work alongside world-class paramedics, nurses, and physicians to make life-saving care possible.
Our Aviation Teams Focus On:
- Safety and Standardization – Adhering to the highest aviation standards and best practices.
- Continuous Training – Ongoing development to maintain peak proficiency in EMS aviation operations.
- Technology and Equipment – Utilizing industry-leading tools like Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Synthetic Vision to enhance situational awareness and safety.
Collaboration in Action
Every successful mission is a team effort. From takeoff to landing, STARS pilots work in perfect coordination with:
- Medical Crew – Ensuring seamless patient transport and care.
- Emergency Communications Team – Coordinating missions and providing critical navigation support.
- Engineering and Maintenance Teams – Keeping our fleet at peak readiness and safety.
- Ground Partners – Collaborating with fire, EMS, law enforcement, and first responders to facilitate safe landings and patient transfers.
Advance Your Career
At STARS, we invest in our pilots, providing industry-leading training and career development opportunities. You’ll hone your skills with advanced flight training, IFR operations, and NVG technology, ensuring you’re always ready for the next mission.
Our Training & Development Programs Include:
- Advanced Night and IFR Training – Master the latest aviation technologies and equipment.
- Night Vision Goggles (NVG) and Synthetic Vision – STARS is one of the few commercial aviation operators in Canada utilizing these technologies, significantly enhancing night operations and mountainous terrain safety.
- Pilot Pathway Program – A specialized program designed for applicants who may not yet meet all our minimum requirements, providing a structured path to becoming a STARS pilot.
Bring your skills to our team
Bring your skills to our team
STARS Pilot Minimum Qualifications
Please note, the below are minimum requirements. Some postings may require applicants to have additional experience or training than noted.
STARS Captains
STARS First Officers
Stay Up To Date On STARS Aviation
Stay up to date on available Aviation positions or learn more about the Pilot Pathway program by contacting our recruitment team at pilotrecruitment@stars.ca.
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