NVIS Helicopter Pilot

6w1 month ago

Canadian Helicopters

Edmonton, CA · Full-time · C$80,000 – C$120,000

About this role

Topflight Elite Training & Charter Services, formerly the Canadian Helicopters School of Advanced Flight Training, is expanding its operational team following a successful bid on the Alberta NVIS Forestry contract. We are seeking experienced NVIS pilots to support night forestry operations on the Airbus H125 in Alberta.

In this role, you will act as a pilot per operational standards, conducting night vision imaging system (NVIS) flights for forestry missions. You will operate primarily on the Airbus H125, performing utility and night operations in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

You will join a team of passionate, committed professionals who enjoy surpassing themselves within a strong safety culture. The work follows a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotational schedule, requiring you to live in or relocate to the assigned area.

This is a unique opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities, working with an employer of choice that offers competitive working conditions and a culture based on fundamental principles.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing Licence
Canadian Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H) or ATPL (H) required
Must hold authorization to work in Canada (this position is not available for sponsorship)
NVIS endorsement with recent operational experience
Experience on the Airbus H125 (preferred)
Forestry, utility, or night‑operations experience considered a strong asset
Valid Category 1 Medical
Must live in the assigned area or be willing to relocate to the assigned area

Responsibilities

Act as a pilot as per operation standard
Support night forestry operations using NVIS on the Airbus H125
Perform utility and night-operations flights in Alberta
Adhere to a strong safety culture and crew resource management practices
Maintain professionalism and effective communication during all flight operations
Relocate to the assigned area and work a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotational schedule

Benefits

Unique occasion to grow professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities
Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves
Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles
Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions