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Helicopter Pilot Instructor

Canadian Helicopters.com

110k - 200k CAD/year

Office

Southport, MB, Canada

Full Time

Company Description

Canadian Helicopters is a helicopter transportation service, maintenance support and flight training company. In business since 1947, Canadian Helicopters is Canada's largest helicopter operator with over 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single and multi-engine aircrafts.

Job Description

  • Based in Southport, Manitoba, CHL has openings for Rotary Wing Academic and Flight Training Device (FTD)
  • Instructors in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Contracted Flying Training and Support (CFTS)
  • program. Instructors report to the Chief Rotary Wing Instructor - CFTS and will be assigned duties
  • commensurate with their qualifications and on-site requirements, including:
  • Delivering ground school lectures,
  • Delivering FTD lessons, and
  • Conducting maintenance support activities as required.
  • Period of Work:
  • This is a full-time position, 40 hours / week.

Qualifications

  • Licence, any of the following:
  • Hours, minimum of:
  • Able to maintain TC medical for flying positions
  • TC Instructor Rating Class 1, 2, 3, 4
  • TC Class IV Instrument Rating, or equivalent, preferable
  • Night Vision Goggle experience preferable
  • Must hold a valid Canadian Driver’s Licence or an International Driving Permit
  • Must provide satisfactory documentation on request
  • Must provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test
  • Must provide an international criminal background check clearance
  • Transport Canada (TC) Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter;
  • Foreign Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter;
  • Current/former RCAF helicopter pilot;
  • Current/former foreign military helicopter pilot qualification
  • 500 Helicopter Pilot in Command hours; or
  • 200 Operational Training Unit Instructor Pilot hours for military applicants
  • Waived for current/former RCAF and foreign military pilots in certain circumstances

Education

  • Minimum of a completed University degree, or equivalent applicable knowledge
  • Graduation from a certified flying or aviation school

Additional Information

Remuneration

  • Annual salary: $110 000.00 to $200 000.00 based on experience. Bonuses possible based on performance.

Other Benefits

  • Moving assistance negotiable
  • Housing for Instructor Pilots negotiable
  • Group insurance
  • Pension plan

Language Of Work

  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills. French language proficiency is an asset.

Term Of Employment

  • Full-time Permanent

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest, only the selected applicant will be contacted.

  • Work Location:
  • Canadian Helicopters Limited - Southport
  • 25 Musketeer Rd East
  • Southport, Manitoba, Canada R0H 1N1
  • info@canadianhelicopters.com

Headquarters Contact:

Canadian Helicopters Limited
1215 montée Pilon
Les Cèdres, Québec, Canada
J7T 1G1
info@canadianhelicopters.com

  • Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and building a skilled and
  • diverse workforce that reflects the broad customer base we serve.

Working For Canadian Helicopters Is:

  • A 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; and
  • Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

For more information, we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited

Helicopter Pilot Instructor

Office

Southport, MB, Canada

Full Time

110k - 200k CAD/year

September 15, 2025

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Canadian Helicopters