Posted 3 months ago
NVIS Helicopter Pilots
@ Canadian Helicopters
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Canadian Helicopters, through Topflight Elite Training & Charter Services, is hiring contract NVIS helicopter pilots to support night forestry operations on the Airbus H125 in Alberta. The work follows a 2-weeks-on, 2-weeks-off rotation, with a competitive salary based on experience. Candidates need a Transport Canada commercial rotary-wing licence, an NVIS endorsement, and a valid Category 1 medical.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a pilot to operating standards
- Fly night forestry operations on the Airbus H125 in Alberta
- Perform other duties related to the position
Requirements summary:
- Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing Licence
- CPL-H or ATPL (H)
- NVIS endorsement with recent operational experience
- Valid Category 1 medical
- Experience on the Airbus H125 (preferred)
- Forestry, utility or night-operations experience (strong asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing Licence, CPL-H, ATPL (H), NVIS endorsement, Category 1 Medical |
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Canadian Helicopters
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Full company description
Canadian Helicopters is a diversified company providing helicopter charter, maintenance support and flight training services. Canadian Helicopters has been operating rotary wing aircraft since 1947 and is the largest helicopter operator in Canada with 25 locations across the country and a fleet of close to 100 single and twin-engine aircraft. Canadian Helicopters has authorization for day/night, VFR/IFR, and NVG operations. The company provides transportation services to a variety of industries including emergency medical services, hydro, oil and gas, mining, environmental, recreational, police, and military, and has a diverse project portfolio with operations in a variety of challenging and austere environments including Arctic/Antarctic, mountainous and desert environments.
- LinkedIn followers
- 20,077
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 355
- Reported office locations
- 1215 Monté Pilon, Les Cedres, Quebec J7T1G1, CA
- Business categories
- Training
- Construction
- Air Transportation
- Education
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Public Safety
- Medical
- Emergency Medicine
- Government
- Aerospace
- Other recorded names
- Canadian Helicopters
- Canadian Helicopters Limited
- Specialties
- Helicopter Operations
- Maintenance Support
- Flight Training
- Aircraft Maintenance
- and Helicopter Charter
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Canadian Helicopters is a diversified company providing helicopter charter, maintenance support and flight training services. Canadian Helicopters has been operating rotary wing aircraft since 1947 and is the largest helicopter operator in Canada with 25 locations across the country and a fleet of close to 100 single and twin-engine aircraft. Canadian Helicopters has authorization for day/night, VFR/IFR, and NVG…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Les Cedres, Quebec |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1947 |
| Specialties | Helicopter OperationsMaintenance SupportFlight TrainingAircraft Maintenanceand Helicopter Charter |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 34 |
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Company Description
Since its origin in 1954, Topflight Elite Training & Charter Services, formerly known as the Canadian Helicopters School of Advanced Flight Training, 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’ll contribute to an important School of Advanced Flight Training while enjoying permanent, meaningful, and stable work with room to grow.
Job Description
Following our successful bid on the Alberta NVIS Forestry contract, we are expanding our operational team and are seeking experienced NVIS pilots to support night forestry operations on the Airbus H125 in Alberta.
- Act as a pilot as per operation standard.
- Any other responsibility related to the position.
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing Licence.
- Canadian Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H) or ATPL (H) required.
- Must hold the authorization to work in Canada, this position is not available for sponsorship.
- NVIS endorsement with recent operational experience
- Experience on the Airbus H125 (preferred)
- Forestry, utility, or night‑operations experience considered a strong asset
- Valid Category 1 Medical
- Ability to work a 2‑and‑2 rotational schedule
- Strong safety culture, professionalism, and crew resource management skills
- Good communication skills (English); French is an asset
- Must live in the assigned area or be willing to relocate to the assigned area.
Additional Information
Status: Contractual
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Remuneration: Competitive salary according to experience.
Working for Topflight is:
- A 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.
For more information we invite you to visit our website: https://www.topflightelite.ca/
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