Helicopter pilot

Qwest Helicopters; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

On-site housing options

Parking available

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Qwest Helicopters Inc. in Surrey, BC is seeking a skilled helicopter pilot with rotorcraft certification to operate aircraft safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong situational awareness, adherence to flight procedures, and the ability to coordinate with dispatchers and meteorological teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors, First Aid, and a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence, with 3–5 years of relevant experience and exceptional communication

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in aviation or related roles.
• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotorcraft is required.
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence.
• Visual Flight Rating.
• First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Monitor engine and aircraft systems during flight.
• Conduct pre-flight inspection and verify weight and balance for passengers and cargo.
• Contact control towers for takeoff clearances and arrival instructions.
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and report in-flight emergencies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Client focus

Initiative

Judgement

Flexibility

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Commercial aviation
• Outdoors
• Government transport
• Bush pilot operation
• Noisy
• Search and rescue
• Aerial surveys
• Forest firefighting

WORK SETTING

• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargodistribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
• Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and otherinformation
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters andrespond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate
• Commercial Pilot Licence - rotors
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence
• Visual Flight Rating

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Medical exam

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available
• Willing to travel for extended periods

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Large workload
• Hand‑eye co-ordination

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program