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Canadian Helicopters

Helicopter Pilot - NVIS

7w

Canadian Helicopters

Edmonton, CA · Full-time · C$130,000 – C$175,000

About this role

Since its origin in 1954, Topflight Elite Training & Charter Services has established a world-renowned reputation for the caliber of its training programs. Located in British Columbia, Topflight offers mountain and advanced flight training. As part of Topflight, you will contribute to an important School of Advanced Flight Training while enjoying permanent and stable work.

Following the successful bid on the Alberta NVIS Forestry contract, the operational team is expanding to support night forestry operations on the Airbus H125. Pilots will act as pilot as per operation standard during these specialized missions. The role focuses on night visual imaging system procedures in a forestry environment.

You will join a team of passionate and committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves in a dynamic environment. The organizational culture is based on fundamental principles with strong emphasis on safety culture and crew resource management. Professionalism remains central to all flight operations.

This position offers a unique occasion to grow professionally with room to advance. Working conditions reflect an employer of choice that values meaningful and stable careers. Opportunities exist to develop further within night operations and utility flying.

Requirements

  • Must hold a valid Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing Licence
  • Canadian Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H) or ATPL (H) required
  • Must hold authorization to work in Canada; position not available for sponsorship
  • NVIS endorsement with recent operational experience
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • Ability to work a 2-and-2 rotational schedule
  • Strong safety culture, professionalism, and crew resource management skills
  • Must live in the assigned area or be willing to relocate

Responsibilities

  • Act as pilot as per operation standard during NVIS forestry missions
  • Conduct night forestry operations on the Airbus H125
  • Perform all flights in accordance with Transport Canada regulations
  • Maintain NVIS equipment and operational readiness
  • Execute night visual imaging system procedures safely
  • Support utility and forestry surveillance tasks as required

Benefits

  • Unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities
  • Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves
  • Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles
  • Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions