Helicopter pilot

Helicopter Pilot

Posted on January 06, 2026 by 49 North Helicopters Ltd.

• 2200 Airport Drive, Campbell River, BC V9H 0E2 (On the road)

• $60.00 to $70.00 per hour (to be negotiated)
• Full‑time, permanent employment
• 40 hours per week

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
• Make in‑flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Perform post‑flight inspections
• Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
• Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
• Train licensed pilots for additional certification
• Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air‑traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
• Conduct in‑flight tests and monitor functioning of aircraft equipment and systems during flights
• 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

• Commercial Pilot Licence – rotors
• Visual Flight Rating
• Medical exam
• Valid driver’s licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand‑eye coordination

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.