Rotary Wing Pilot (LES-PT-01) Inventory
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Air Services - Special Constable Members
Closing date: December 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
RCM26J-097396-000022
1-26-10-23
Various locations
$117,764 to $134,092
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
On this page
- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
The member is responsible for:
1. Providing support for a variety of airborne law enforcement operational activities, such as, but not limited to; flying aircraft for reconnaissance / surveillance, integrated cross-border law enforcement operations, tracking criminals, rescuing and evacuating injured persons; and
2. Assisting with prisoner and deportation escorts , detention of prisoners before or after flights, and transportation of exhibits and other hazardous materials in accordance with the Transport Canada issued Equivalency Certificate.
This position may require:
• frequent travel by air and vehicle, including at varied hours of the day and night
• extensive travel, both foreign and domestic
• working extended hours to accommodate time zones
• confinement to an aircraft or on the ground in austere and dangerous conditions
• the requirement to wear personal protective equipmentThe employee is responsible for:
• transporting goods that may be dangerous i.e. ammunition or munitions (Explosive Disposal Unit - EDU)
• flying in to areas where there may be small arms fire (Emergency Response Team - ERT)
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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The client organization will accept applications submitted on-line only. All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:1. Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.2. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.3. For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.To submit an application on-line, please click on "How to Apply"Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date. You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.*** RCMP pilots with Air Services are part of the Law Enforcement Support Group, Pilot sub-group (LES-PT). Under this group, aspiring pilots will be required to hold peace officer status and successfully complete the Air Services Special Constable Member Training to meet the position requirements. Training will consist of approximately 9 weeks, to be conducted at Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan or another approved facility yet to be confirmed. Training costs will be the responsibility of the RCMP. Successful completion of this training is one of the job requirements. Should a candidate be unsuccessful, their employment will be terminated in accordance with Sec.9.4 .(1) of the RCMP Act. Successful applicants will be sworn peace officers, required to carry a firearm and be subject to use of force policies in the performance of their duties.***Reference checks will be sought.Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. This will be determined by various evaluation tools.Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.You must provide proof of educational credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/2/home.canada.Separate instructions will be sent only to those who make it to the interview stage.Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.NOTE: Please note that this is not a Public Service position; it is a Special Constable Member position within the RCMP. These positions are governed under the RCMP Act.The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Conditions of employment
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This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage. In addition to an unrestricted Category I Transport Canada medical validation certificate, the candidate must meet the minimal health standards as assessed by RCMP Health Services. This includes a full medical assessment, laboratory test(s), psychological examinations, vision, colour vision and hearing standards (colour perception and visual and hearing acuity standards).The following conditions must be met when the candidate is successful in the recruiting process. Recruited pilots will be required to successfully complete the following training in order to meet the position requirements:1. Must successfully complete the Air Services Special Constable Member Training.
2. Must successfully complete the line indoctrination as indicated in the Air Services Rotary Wing Operations Manual (RWOM).
3. Must successfully complete any additional required and/or recurrent training and qualifications as indicated in the Air Services RWOM, the Canadian Aviation Regulations and RCMP policy.Successful completion of Training, within a reasonable amount of time, is a condition of employment.You must be willing and able to
a) relocate anywhere in Canada,
b) spend long hours in travel status (relief duties, training, overnights for regular flights etc), and
c) as Pilot in Command, accept all responsibility for decisions respecting the safety of aircraft and passengers in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
You need (essential for the job)
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• Must possess: A Valid Canadian ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) or CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence)
• An unrestricted Category I Transport Canada medical validation certificate.
• A restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A) Radio License
Language requirements (essential for the job)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
a) Certified on AS350/EC30/H125, EC120B/H120 or EC45/H145
b) Valid Night Rating
c) Night Vision Goggle qualification
d) Previously qualified to conduct Class D Operations such as Hoisting and Human External Cargo (HEC).
e) Recent flight experience - within the previous five-year period
f) Certified mountain course and mountain experience, (hours and job types)
g) Valid group 4 Instrument Flight Rating
h) Long line/Vertical Reference experience, line lengths greater than 50 feet (hours and job types)
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Flight times (applies to rotary wing pilot):
- Total flight time
- Total PIC time
- Total SIC time
- Total night time
- Total IFR time and helicopter IFR time
- Total NVG time
- Total multi engine time
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide- Your résumé
- Contact information for 3 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Pilot RecruitingEmail address: RCMP.JobApplicationHQ16-CandidatureDG16.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- Date modified:
- 2026-08-18