Helicopter Aerial Work/Fire Pilot – Western Canada

Heli Preflight; Whistler; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 196,622; Full time

Job summary

Heli Preflight in Whistler, BC seeks an experienced pilot to join our aerial wildfire suppression team operating across western Canada. You will conduct mountain flights, reconnaissance, water/retardant drops, and support to ground crews, with airspace coordination and long-range deployments between provinces as needed.

The role requires a valid Canadian CPL or equivalent and significant mountain-flight experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Canadian commercial pilot licence (CPL) or equivalent.
• Significant total flight time, including mountain-flight experience.
• Previous experience in aerial wildfire suppression or mountain operations (helicopter) is an asset.
• Strong ability to operate in mountain/weather-challenging environments, including high altitude, variable weather, and remote terrain.
• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and teamwork under stressful and dynamic conditions.
• Compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pilot helicopter for wildfire suppression, including mountain-area operations.
• Navigate challenging terrain, weather, and altitude conditions typical of mountainous regions.
• Coordinate with air attack officers, ground crews and other air assets during wildfire operations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, safety, and wildfire-operation protocols.

Education

Canadian CPL or equivalent

Job description

Whistler, BC

Overview
We are seeking an experienced pilot to join our aerial wildfire suppression team operating across the western provinces of Canada. As a key member of our fire-response crew, you will conduct mountain flights, reconnaissance, water/retardant drops, support to ground crews, and other aerial wildfire suppression tasks. You will also assist in airspace coordination, surveillance flights, and, when required, long-range deployments between provinces.

Duties

• Pilot helicopter aircraft for wildfire suppression, including mountain-area operations.
• Navigate challenging terrain, weather, and altitude conditions typical of mountainous regions.
• Coordinate with air attack officers, ground crews and other air assets during wildfire operations.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation, safety, and wildfire-operation protocols.
• Be ready for rapid deployment across different provinces (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) as fires arise.

Requirements

• Valid Canadian commercial pilot licence (CPL) or equivalent; .
• Significant total flight time, including mountain-flight experience.
• Previous experience in aerial wildfire suppression or mountain operations (helicopter) — wildfire “birddog,” water-bomber or equivalent missions are an asset.
• Strong ability to operate in mountain/weather-challenging environments, including high altitude, variable weather, and remote terrain.
• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and teamwork skills under stressful and dynamic conditions.
• Compliance with all regulatory and safety requirement

This position offers an exciting opportunity for qualified pilots eager to advance their careers in a professional environment that values safety, service excellence, and leadership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$196,622.65 per year

We appreciate all interested applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.