Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.
We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.
Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.
Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!
Join our team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain operational safety: assess and mitigate risks to Top Aces (TA) equipment, personnel and reputation.
- Maintain Transport Canada (TC) ATPL or Commercial Pilot license, TC medical certification, and Company Operations Manual (COM) required currencies.
- 100% compliance with applicable TC and/or TA regulations and applicable mission set training rules.
- When TA aircraft are operated outside Canadian domestic airspace, pilots may be required to refer to foreign publications and adhere to foreign regulations in order to safely and effectively carry out their mission.
- Conduct operations in accordance with TA COM, Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and TA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Deviations from established procedures should only occur for reasons of safety.
- Professional, polite, proficient combat support in accordance with customer defined requirements.
- Effectively communicate any issues (knowledge, systems, procedures, proficiency, support) that impact your ability to accomplish the above.
- Promptly communicate any incident that results in, or has a high probability of resulting in: damage, injury, significant positive/negative perception by the customer, or media attention.
- Support engagement of other TA employees through positive, proactive leadership.
- To facilitate appropriate recognition, communicate any exceptional performance by any TA employees.
Act as Detachment Commander (DETCO)
- As tasked by Ops perform role of DETCO, to include:
- Proactive coordination prior to detachment/tasking to include participation in pre-detachment teleconferences.
- In situ liaison with Customer to define mission requirements/schedule and manage operational issues.
- Operational control of TA detachment personnel & aircraft.
- Supervise execution of daily flying program.
- Produce sortie reports and daily situation reports, account for and forward aircraft fuel receipts.
- Act as TA On-Scene Commander during execution of Emergency Response Plan.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
SUBJECT MATTER / OPERATING LOCATION EXPERTISE
- Identify and establish relationships with key players at operational level or those who define/direct training requirements.
- Maintain appropriate reference material in knowledge database: regulations, procedures, maps, mission data cards, etc.
- Maintain tactical mission relevance of reference material through, at minimum, an annual review/update. Any item that could significantly impact TA operations should be immediately forwarded to Project Manager (PM) CATS.
- As required, produce Gen Book amendments/additions and updates to phase briefs.
- Aid in the evolution and delivery of professional development training for all pilots.
- Provide, at minimum, annual update briefings.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Candidates must hold Canadian or US citizenship (or be able to acquire)
- TC ATPL or CPL and Instrument rating, Valid TC Category 1 medical;
- Minimum 3 years of fixed wing flying experience within the last 10 years conducting combat support or tactical operations, or a former military pilot from the Canadian Armed Forces, a selected NATO member nation or the RAAF, with at least 3 years of tactical flying experience within the last 10 years.
- Note: Former military pilots from other Nations whose training and operational experience are assessed as equivalent to Canadian Armed Forces standards may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
- Minimum 3 years experience and 1000 hours jet multi-engine PIC, fighter experience an asset;
- Experience with formation flying and low level flying;
- Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Close Air Support (CAS) and Target Towing Operations experience an asset;
- Detailed knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) regulations and Fighter Force Training Rules;
- Able to proficiently communicate in English; French an asset
- Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Safety, Teamwork, Focus, Innovation and Integrity
- Demonstrate strong and visible support of our values
Working Conditions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Will be required to work outdoors
- Will be required to travel
Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:
You will have the following responsibilities in order to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:
- Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
- Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment
- Reporting hazards (such as unsafe situations and activities) to their supervisor immediately.
Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:
Position requires Level II Clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
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