NVIS Helicopter Pilots

Canadian Helicopters

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Edmonton, AB, ca on site Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Since its origin in 1954, Topflight Elite Training & Charter Services, formerly known as the Canadian Helicopters School of Advanced Flight Training, has established a world-renowned reputation for the caliber of its training programs. Located in British Columbia, Topflight offers mountain and advanced flight training.

As part of Topflight; you’ll contribute to an important School of Advanced Flight Training while enjoying permanent, meaningful, and stable work with room to grow.

Following our successful bid on the Alberta NVIS Forestry contract, we are expanding our operational team and are seeking experienced NVIS pilots to support night forestry operations on the Airbus H125 in Alberta.

  • Act as a pilot as per operation standard.
  • Any other responsibility related to the position.
  • Must hold a valid Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing Licence.
  • Canadian Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H) or ATPL (H) required.
  • Must hold the 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
  • Ability to work a 2‑and‑2 rotational schedule
  • Strong safety culture, professionalism, and crew resource management skills
  • Good communication skills (English); French is an asset
  • Must live in the assigned area or be willing to relocate to the assigned area.

Status: Contractual

Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Remuneration: Competitive salary according to experience.

Working for Topflight 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.
  • Having an employer of choice offering competitive working conditions.

For more information we invite you to visit our website: https://www.topflightelite.ca/

About this role

Summary

Operate helicopters for night forestry; requires pilot license, NVIS endorsement, and experience on Airbus H125.

Job title

NVIS Helicopter Pilots

Experience level

mid-level

Industry

aviation

Location requirements

Edmonton, AB, Canada; on-site work only

Salary

Competitive salary according to experience.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Transport Canada Commercial Rotary-wing LicenceCanadian Pilot Licence Helicopter (CPL-H) or ATPL (H)NVIS endorsementvalid Category 1 Medicalgood communication

Preferred skills

experience on Airbus H125forestry or utility experiencenight operationsFrench language

Specializations

rotary-wingnight operationshelicopterforestry
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Edmonton, AB, Canada

On-site City