Helicopter Pilot 3

Province of Nova Scotia

Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $4,622.88 - $5,253.27 bi-weekly; bonus/equit...
On-site
Helicopter wildfire suppression operations
External load and cargo slinging
Remote and unprepared landing operations
Aviation Services provides helicopter support for wildfire suppression, inland search and rescue, public safety, and natural resource management in Nova Scotia

Job Summary

  • Aviation Services provides helicopter support for wildfire suppression, inland search and rescue, public safety, and natural resource management in Nova Scotia.
  • This role offers a full-time, year-round, stable, unionized position with benefits and a safety-first culture, allowing pilots to be home most nights even during fire season.
  • Pilots will fly mission-critical operations in challenging environments, collaborating with engineers, ground support, and conservation teams while performing pre/post-flight planning and compliance.

Matching Summary

Aviation Services provides helicopter support for wildfire suppression, inland search and rescue, public safety, and natural resource management in Nova Scotia.

Salary

Base: $4,622.88 - $5,253.27 Bi-Weekly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Disability, Vacation, Employee Assistance Programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Helicopter wildfire suppression operations
  • External load and cargo slinging
  • Remote and unprepared landing operations
  • High-performance utility helicopter flying
  • Mission-critical provincial aviation support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Airbus AS350 / H-125
  • Knowledge of EO/IR camera systems
  • Public outreach and community engagement
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills
  • Use of flight tracking software

Key Requirements

  • Valid Transport Canada CPL (H)
  • 2,000+ hours PIC on helicopters
  • 1,500+ hours on turbine helicopters
  • Recent external load and wildfire suppression experience
  • Valid Category 1 Medical
  • Familiarity with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
  • Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

Work Rights

Must be current civil service employee represented by NSGEU or apply as external with restrictions

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