Posted 3 months ago
Pilot Instructor - Topflight (Penticton, BC)
@ Canadian Helicopters
Penticton, British Columbia
Overview
Canadian Helicopters is hiring a full-time pilot instructor at Topflight in Penticton, BC, to teach advanced mountain, aircraft type, emergency, NVG and night rating training. The role requires 3000+ hours of operational experience, 1000 hours of mountain experience and type ratings on Bell 407, AS350 and EC120. Salary is $133,000 to $180,000.
Responsibilities:
- Teach ground and in-flight training to military and civilian students
- Create and deliver customized lesson plans
- Assess student performance and give feedback
- Conduct pre- and post-flight aircraft inspections
- Maintain student records and flight logs
Requirements summary:
- 3000+ flight hours with extensive operational background
- 1000 hours minimum mountain experience
- Type ratings on Bell 407, AS350 H125, EC120
- Longline proficient
- Instructional background an asset
- Able to work night shifts; English and Spanish
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Licences & certifications | Transport Canada, FAA, Bell 407 type rating, AS350 type rating, EC120 type rating |
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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
We are currently looking for a pilot instructor to perform advanced mountain training, aircraft type and emergency training, vertical reference / water bucket training, basic and advanced NVG training and night rating.
Here are the detailed responsibilities of the role:
- Provide high-quality flight instruction to military and civilian students, ensuring safety, proficiency, and adherence to Transport Canada/FAA regulations.
- Conduct both ground and in-flight training sessions for students at various experience levels.
- Create and execute customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and progress.
- Monitor and assess student performance, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Ensure proper maintenance of aircraft by conducting pre- and post-flight inspections and reporting any issues.
- Maintain accurate and thorough student records, including flight logs and performance evaluations.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, aviation standards, and changes in regulations.
- Foster a professional and encouraging learning environment that promotes safety and confidence.
- Conduct check rides, practical exams, and assist students in preparing for certification or course completion.
- Coordinate with flight school staff to schedule lessons, aircraft, and other resources efficiently.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following experience and skills:
- 3000+ hrs with an extensive operational background
- 1000 hrs minimum mountain experience
- Type ratings on Bell 407,AS350 – H125, EC120
- Longline Proficient
- Instructional background, teach both in the classroom and the aircraft - an asset
- Working in a team-oriented environment
- Self starter / takes initiative
- Word/Excel/PDF/ PowerPoint – Proficient
- Can work night shifts (NVG training or on contract)
- English and Spanish speaking
Additional Information
Salary
- Ranging from $133,000 to $180,000.
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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