COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS INC — Nelson, British Columbia
Pay: $105,000–$180,000 per year
Experienced AS350 Line Pilot – Year-Round 14/14 Rotation
Columbia Helicopters Inc. | Nelson, British Columbia Full-time, year-round | Two weeks on / two weeks off
Columbia Helicopters is seeking an experienced, safety-minded AS350 Line Pilot for a permanent year round position based in Nelson, B.C., in the heart of the Kootenay mountains. The position involves varied mountain and remote operations, including seasonal wildfire support, water bucketing, utility work and communications-site support. We are looking for a professional pilot with sound operational judgment who works well with customers, ground crews, maintenance personnel and other members of the flight-operations team.
Key Responsibilities • Act as pilot-in-command of company AS350 aircraft.
• Conduct assigned flights safely and professionally in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, standard operating procedures and aircraft limitations.
• Plan and conduct mountain, remote-site, utility and wildfire-support operations as assigned and qualified.
• Complete flight planning, weight-and-balance, performance calculations, risk assessments and required operational records.
• Coordinate effectively with customers, ground crews, flight-following personnel and maintenance staff.
• Maintain high standards of aircraft care, cleanliness and operational readiness.
• Represent Columbia Helicopters professionally while working at base and away from base.
• Contribute to a practical, cooperative and safety-focused company culture.
Schedule and Compensation This is a full-time, year-round position operating on a 14-days-on / 14-days-off rotation . We understand that rotational schedules occasionally need adjustment and are open to reasonable schedule swaps when operational coverage allows. We value versatility and compensate accordingly. Starting salary within the advertised range will reflect AS350 time, mountain and utility experience, additional qualifications and the range of operations the pilot can safely perform.
Compensation: $105,000 to $180,000 Salary (depending on your prior qualifications and experience. Also if you have existing clients, this would go toward your daily rate / Salary)
How to Apply Please submit a résumé with a detailed flight-time breakdown, including: • Total rotary-wing time
• Pilot-in-command time
• AS350 time
• Mountain time
• Vertical-reference and longline time
• Wildfire and water-bucketing experience
• Other relevant aircraft endorsements and operational experience
• Current licence, medical and PPC status
• Availability
Only applicants meeting the minimum flight-time requirements will be considered. All applications will be treated confidentially.
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