Ground to Flight - Pickle Lake

[northstarair]

Ground to Flight
Location: Pickle Lake, ON Application Deadline: open until filled
Status: Full Time Min - Max: $20.26 - $24.69
Start Date: Immediately Northern Living Incentive: $6.00/hr
Job Vacancy: Replacement Competition #: 2026-019
Reports To: Base Manager

About North Star Air
At North Star Air, we connect people, goods, and communities across the North. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable air transportation while supporting the unique needs of the people we serve. People are at the heart of everything we do.

Career Opportunity:
North Star Air offers a Ground to Flight position for licensed pilots seeking to transition into their flight career. This role provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in ground operations while preparing for a future flying position.

Responsibilities:
• Use of the company SMS site to report any deficiencies, incidents, accidents and
suggestions to enhance the safety of NorthStar Air
• Loading and off-loading of Aircrafts
• Ensuring Pilons and Buffer Zones are established around aircrafts Marshalling Aircrafts
• De-Icing, Washing and Grooming of Aircrafts
• Ground Service Equipment use such as but not limited to; Heat Carts, Heaters, Lifting
• Devices, De-Ice Units, Ground Power Units, Fuel Systems, Tractors, Pallet Jacks, Forklifts,
and Loaders within issued training and authorization
• Off-loading and loading of trucks
• Picking, sorting, wrapping, and weighing loads assigned to Aircrafts Sweeping and
cleaning Hangar and Ramps
• Regular FOD checks throughout properties General housekeeping duties as assigned
• TMS use in receiving, shipping, and dispatching freight Completion of daily task list
assigned
• Freezer, cooler and freight temperature checks
• Ensuring freight is properly stored and handled within its associated temperature control
environment
• Monitoring and ensuring that the highest level of care if given to freight, especially within
the categories; Fragile, Cooler, Frozen, Do Not Freeze, DG, Rush and any other
category you find requires special handling
• Snow removal, entrance cleaning, sanding slippery surfaces Inventory checks
• Fueling of aircraft and Ground Equipment
• Installing, removing, organizing and storage of BATT fuel systems for Aircrafts Servicing
of ground equipment as applicable
• Circle checks on all ground equipment used Crewman duties onboard Aircrafts as
applicable All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check as well pass the requirements for This position requires handling sensitive financial information, and as such, a clean criminal record is essential for this role. The background check needs to be completed and given to the company by the candidate
• Must hold a valid Canadian driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 LBS
• Meet Ground to Flight Pilot requirements
1. Valid Commercial IFR Group 1 or 3 Pilots License
2. CAT 1 Medical
3. Minimum 200 hrs total flight time
4. Must be admissible to the USA

Working Conditions:
• Overtime as required

Benefits & Perks
• Extended Healthcare • Paid Time Off • Company Events
• Vision Care, Dental Care • Flight Benefits • Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Program • Company Discounts • Employee Recognition
• Disability Insurance, Life Insurance • e-Store Merchandise • On-Site Parking
• RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Profit Sharing

(Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.)

How to Apply
Please apply to employment@northstarair.ca.
Please title the email " Ground to Flight YPL” in BOLD to distinguish it from other emails.

The posting will be posted until filled.
The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and requirements for this position. NSA provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves.
Eligibility & Accommodation
Thank you for considering a career with North Star Air we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email employment@northstarair.ca. NSA will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. Applicants must have current eligibility to work in Canada. We appreciate all applications; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.