Flight Test Pilot — Helicopters & Training Leader

Prestwick Aerosystems; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. in Fort Erie is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to join the Flight Operations team.

You will conduct maintenance flight tests, perform system evaluations, and support deliveries and special missions across Canada and the USA with strict adherence to Transport Canada regulations and AH FOM. The role requires extensive flight time, type ratings, and demonstrated experience in pilot instruction and multi-engine helicopters.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight testing and regulatory compliance.
• Strong ability to work autonomously while coordinating with teams.
• Proven track record in pilot instruction and training delivery.
• Experience with multi-engine helicopters and turbine aircraft.
• Type ratings and appropriate licenses as listed.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Test Flying: conduct flight tests per manuals and regs.
• System Evaluation & Troubleshooting: evaluate airframes and onboard systems.
• Deliveries & Special Missions: support customer deliveries and ferry flights.
• Flight Test & STC Programs: execute flight tests for STC compliance.
• Technical & Record Review: review docs and flight logs prior to ops.
• Training: deliver ground school and in-flight training for pilots.

Skills

Flight testing

Regulatory compliance

Autonomy

Cross-functional collaboration

Training delivery

Education

College Diploma in Aviation

Transport Canada Commercial Helicopter License (or higher) with IFR Group 4 and Class 1 Medical

FAA Commercial helicopter license (asset)

Type rating on H125/H130/H135/H145

Total flight hours: 2,000+; 500 PIC; 1,000 turbine; 100 IFR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

LMS

Job description

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. in Fort Erie is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to join the Flight Operations team.

You will conduct maintenance flight tests, perform system evaluations, and support deliveries and special missions across Canada and the USA with strict adherence to Transport Canada regulations and AH FOM. The role requires extensive flight time, type ratings, and demonstrated experience in pilot instruction and multi-engine helicopters.