Helicopter Pilot: Test Flights, Deliveries & Training

Airbus; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to lead maintenance test flights, conduct customer ground and flight instruction, and support fleet operations across Canada and the USA with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires TC licensing, flight test experience, cross-border eligibility, and the ability to travel on short notice, including weekends and holidays as mission demands dictate.

Qualifications

• TC Commercial Helicopter License with IFR Group 4 and Class 1 Medical.
• Type rating on H125/H130/H135/H145 preferred.
• 2000 total helicopter hours with 500 PIC.
• Cross-border eligibility: Canada/USA travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance flight tests to ensure compliance with manuals and regulations.
• Deliver customer ground and flight instruction.
• Support fleet operations across Canada and the USA.
• Travel across North America on short notice for deliveries and training.
• Coordinate post-flight results with QA, Engineering and Training teams.
• Promote Airbus training solutions through demonstrations and shows.

Skills

Flight operations

Pilot in command

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer demonstrations

Safety compliance

Education

TC Commercial Helicopter License

IFR Group 4

FAA Commercial helicopter license

Type rating (H125/H130/H135/H145)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd is seeking a Helicopter Pilot to lead maintenance test flights, conduct customer ground and flight instruction, and support fleet operations across Canada and the USA with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires TC licensing, flight test experience, cross-border eligibility, and the ability to travel on short notice, including weekends and holidays as mission demands dictate.