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Helicopter pilot

@ Qwest Helicopters

Fort Nelson, British Columbia

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Qwest Helicopters is hiring a full-time helicopter pilot for on-site work at a remote location. The role covers flying fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters for commercial, government and bush operations, including search and rescue, aerial surveys and forest firefighting. The posting states staff accommodation, a dental plan, life insurance and a wellness program.

Responsibilities:

  • Fly fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters
  • Monitor engine and aircraft systems in flight
  • Conduct pre-flight inspections and check weight and balance
  • Communicate with control towers, dispatchers and weather forecasters
  • Report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

Requirements summary:

  • Commercial Pilot Licence for rotors
  • Visual Flight Rating
  • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
  • First Aid Certificate
  • 3 to less than 5 years of experience
  • Other trades certificate or diploma

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: frequent · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, Outdoors
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCommercial Pilot Licence - rotors, Visual Flight Rating, Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence, First Aid Certificate
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Perks mentionedWellness, Transit support

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Job description
Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Commercial aviation
  • Outdoors
  • Government transport
  • Bush pilot operation
  • Noisy
  • Search and rescue
  • Aerial surveys
  • Forest firefighting

Work setting

  • Staff accommodation available
  • Remote location
  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
  • Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
  • Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
  • Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
  • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
  • Visual Flight Rating

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity
  • Large workload
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other Benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site housing options
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

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