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Flight Operations

The team piloting Air Inuit's mission

The team piloting Air Inuit's mission

The Flight Operations team is the engine of Air Inuit. Behind every takeoff are pilots, flight attendants, dispatchers, and support staff working together to guide each flight with precision and care.

Operatng in some of Canada’s most remote regions, we rely on expertise, quick thinking, and a deep commitment to safety. Our teamwork keeps our aircraft moving, our passengers safe, and our northern communities connected.

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    Flight Crews

    Can we make this more point form? Being part of the flight crew means working in an environment where every flight carries people, stories, and a purpose beyond the journey itself. It involves welcoming passengers, assisting them throughout their trip, and ensuring their comfort and safety from departure to arrival. With a minimum of 160 paid hours, these roles require variable schedules, either on a 15/13, 7/7 rotation or within 28-day blocks (15 to 17 days worked per block). The role calls for adaptability, attentiveness, and strong teamwork to provide a consistent and reliable experience. In this environment, every interaction matters and helps create a smooth, reassuring journey. Safety guides everything we do and remains an absolute priority, a core value shared and upheld by the entire team.

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    Other Flight Ops Teams

    Keeping operations running smoothly day in and day out, these teams play a central role across dispatch, crew scheduling, coordination, training, and leadership. Each function contributes to the planning, organization, and execution of every flight. The work calls for strong collaboration, attention to detail, and sound judgment, as teams adapt to changing priorities and operational realities. It’s an environment where people rely on one another, where decisions matter, and where there are real opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges over time.

A day in the life of a Flight

Attendant

Flying with Purpose: A New Adventure Awaits You

Benefits of  working here

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  • Space for life outside

    Different jobs call for different work arrangements. 

    • In the North: Many positions are rotational, typically on 2- or 3-week schedules, depending on the role and location
    • In Montréal (depending on the role and operational needs): 5‑days‑in‑4 or 10‑days‑in‑9 schedules
    • Start your workday earlier or a bit later
    • Work from home days (depending on the role and operational needs)
    • Enhanced flexibility during hunting season
    • Access to exercise equipment and for northern employees outdoor gear such as fat bikes and canoes

  • Higher global compensation

    We’re proud to work with highly skilled professionals. On top of salary, we invest in their continued growth, abilities and wellbeing.

    • Benchmarked salary and superior global compensation
    • 5% RRSP without employee contribution
    • Base vacation at 6%, and 8%, 10%, 12% progression
    • Retirement allowance
    • Support of professional growth
    • Profit sharing program

  • Fully paid insurance

    Air Inuit offers complete coverage for employee insurance and well-being programs, benefiting both our employees and their families.

    • Flexible group insurance (medical, dental, etc.) for employees and dependants 100% paid for by Air Inuit
    • Virtual health care (Telemedecine) for employees and families 100% paid for by Air Inuit
    • Short and long-term disability insurance
    • Assistance Program for employees and dependents (EFAP)
    • Extra coverage options are available. Employees only pay the difference.

  • Low-cost air travel

    Employees and their family can explore the North and beyond with our preferential air fares on Air Inuit and partner airlines.

    • Fly on Air Inuit wings with confirmed travel at reduced rates or on standby
    • Travel the world through our various agreements with airlines worldwide, at a fraction of the cost for you, your spouse, your children, and your immediate family

  • Safety & comfort

    We invest in equipment and amenities to make sure that employees have the ability to enjoy their work.

    • Access to gyms in head office and northern bases
    • Investment in infrastructure (staff housing, hangars, warehouses)
    • Essential work equipment, tools and gear provided
    • Modern head office
    • Free parking & coffee

  • Strong sense of purpose

    This isn’t just a job. Every day here helps preserve the paths of the North while forging yours.

    • Essential service
    • Internal advancement opportunities
    • Inuit owned company
    • Work closely with Inuit communities and contribute in meaningful ways

More questionsabout life here?

Why Air Inuit Is Your Next Career Destination?

To make a real impact. Air Inuit delivers essential services to Nunavik 24/7 in one of the world’s most demanding environments, offering work that is stimulating, meaningful, and truly rewarding.
What exciting opportunities are waiting for you?

At Air Inuit, opportunities are everywhere. Whether you're drawn to ground operations, maintenance, flight operations, HR, IT, finance or administrative positions, there’s a place for you to grow. Whether you want to build deep expertise or explore multiple areas, you’ll find an environment where learning, evolving, and moving forward are all part of the journey.
Discover our work environment

Filled with challenges, dynamic, and people‑focused. On the ramp, you’ll work outdoors with variable schedules and safety at the core of every operation. In administrative roles, collaboration, rigor, and strong opportunities for growth define the day‑to‑day. And everywhere across the organization, a strong team spirit truly makes the difference.
Which jobs bring you into the heart of the North?

Some positions require occasional travel to our northern bases to support operations. Others follow a rotational schedule, where you work in the North for two or three weeks at a time, then return South for a rest period that varies depending on the role and the base. In these positions, the work takes place directly in the North, offering an immersive, cultural, and deeply human experience.
Curious about the benefits we offer?

A range of competitive and generous benefits:
an employer‑matched RRSP with a 5% contribution, comprehensive medical and dental insurance 100% paid by Air Inuit, three weeks of vacation, telemedicine access, an employee assistance program, and flight privileges.
Are there development opportunities?

Yes! Air Inuit supports continuous training, professional development, and internal advancement opportunities.
A Day in the Life of a Flight Attendant at Air Inuit

Every day begins when the crew gathers for a quick briefing: weather, routes, community needs. Then it’s off to the aircraft, where the cabin is checked and prepared to welcome passengers who may be travelling for medical reasons, family visits, or essential work in the North.

Once airborne, the Flight Attendant becomes the heart of the journey: ensuring safety, offering comfort, and often greeting familiar faces who fly regularly between communities. Each stop has its own rhythm, sometimes a quick turnaround on a snowy runway, sometimes a chance to help load essential supplies or assist Elders boarding.

By day’s end, after several jumps across the North, the crew finish the day with a sense of purpose. It’s more than a job, it’s helping keep remote communities connected, one flight at a time.
A Day in the Life of a Pilot at Air Inuit

Every pilot’s day starts with a clear picture of what lies ahead: northern weather patterns, regional routes, and the operational needs of the moment. From there, each one heads to the aircraft they’ll pilot: King Airs and Twin Otters serving the northern communities, Dash‑8s and jets supporting the broader network.

Flying these aircraft means adapting to constantly changing environments. A Twin Otter departure from a remote gravel strip, a King Air descent through shifting northern winds, a Dash‑8 link between regions, or a jet leg connecting major destinations, every aircraft offers a different challenge, and every route a different purpose.

Our team reflects that same diversity. Some pilots work in rotation, spending focused periods flying across the North. Others are based in Montréal, ensuring smooth operations throughout the network. Whether rotating or based in Montreal, they share the same commitment to precision and service.

By the time the final aircraft is shut down, the day is marked by the places reached and the people moved. It’s not just about logbooks or miles flown, it's about keeping communities connected across vast distances, one flight at a time.
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