helicopter pilot

Qwest Helicopters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot for permanent, full-time employment. The role involves flying helicopters, conducting inspections, and maintaining communications. The ideal candidate will have a commercial pilot license, first aid training, and years of experience in commercial aviation. Benefits include health coverage, on-site housing options, and flexible hours within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Travel insurance

Wellness program

On-site housing options

Qualifications

• 3 to < 5 years in commercial aviation required.
• Canadian citizenship or valid work permit is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed‑wing aircraft or helicopters.
• Conduct pre‑flight inspection and verify weight and balance.
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Organised

Client-focused

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Commercial Pilot Licence – rotors

First Aid Certificate

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Licence

Visual Flight Rating

Job description

Job details

Title: Helicopter Pilot
Company: Qwest Helicopters
Posted on: November 28, 2025
Location: 90 Bell Rd., Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0

Salary: $57.69 to $67.69 per hour (negotiable) – 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent, full time – flexible hours
Start date: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 2

Responsibilities

• Fly fixed‑wing aircraft or helicopters
• Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
• Conduct pre‑flight inspection and verify weight and balance
• Contact control towers for take‑off clearances and arrival instructions
• Maintain communications with flight dispatchers, weather forecasters and report in‑flight emergencies and malfunctions

Qualifications

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 to < 5 years in commercial aviation

Credentials:

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

Skills & Personal Suitability:

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Organised, accurate, client‑focused
• Team player, flexible, initiative, judgement, reliability
• Values and ethics
• Attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination

Work Environment

• Commercial aviation – outdoors, bush pilot operations, search and rescue, aerial surveys, forest firefighting
• Noisy, fast‑paced, high‑pressure, tight deadlines
• Remote location; staff accommodation available; willing to relocate
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence required; public transport not available

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, on‑site housing options, parking available, travel insurance, wellness program

Who can apply?

You may apply if you are:

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• 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.

Advertised until

2025-12-28