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Canadian Helicopters

Flies helicopter charters and teaches advanced pilots

Flight Instructor

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePenticton, BC, CanadaCA$133k - CA$180k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3,000 flight hours and strong operational experience.
  • At least 1,000 hours of mountain flying experience.
  • Type ratings on Bell 407, AS350/H125, and EC120 aircraft.
  • Sling-load proficiency.
  • Ability to work at night, including NVG training or contract work.
  • Ability to speak English and Spanish.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality flight training to military and civilian students while ensuring safety, competency, and compliance with Transport Canada and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
  • Organize ground and flight training sessions for students with different levels of experience.
  • Create and execute customized lesson plans based on each student's needs and progress.
  • Monitor and evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback and improvement guidance.
  • Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections and report aircraft issues.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, including flight logs and performance evaluations.
  • Stay current with industry best practices, aviation standards, and regulatory changes.
  • Foster a professional and supportive learning environment that promotes safety and confidence.
  • Organize check flights and practical examinations and help students prepare for certification or course completion.
  • Coordinate with flight-school staff to schedule lessons, aircraft, and other resources.

Desired Qualifications

  • Teaching experience, including classroom and helicopter instruction.

About the Company

Canadian Helicopters

Flies helicopter charters and teaches advanced pilots

Canadian Helicopters flies passengers and cargo for organizations that need access to remote sites, emergency transport or aerial support for field projects. Its crews handle work such as forest fire suppression, construction lifts and power line support using single- and twin-engine helicopters. Alongside charter flights, the company sells aircraft maintenance and repair services to other operators and teaches advanced flying skills to commercial and military pilots. Customers hire its aircraft and crews for specific assignments or longer service contracts. With operating roots dating to 1947, Canadian Helicopters is headquartered in Les Cedres, Quebec.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
1947

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