Helicopter Pilot Instructor
- Type: Full Time
- Location: Southport, MB
- Employer Type: Business
- Wage ($/hr): Annual salary: $110 000.00 to $200 000.00
- Published on: 2025-03-10
- Application Deadline: 2025-06-09
- Job ID: 900661224
- Job Category: Other

Canadian Helicopters
Job Description
Helicopter Pilot Instructor
Southport, MB R0H 1N0, Canada
Full-time
Base Location: Southport (Manitoba)
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 & Experience:
Licence, any of the following:
Transport Canada (TC) Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter;
Foreign Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter;
Current/former RCAF helicopter pilot;
Current/former foreign military helicopter pilot qualification
Hours, minimum of:
500 Helicopter Pilot in Command hours; or
200 Operational Training Unit Instructor Pilot hours for military applicants
Able to maintain TC medical for flying positions
TC Instructor Rating Class 1, 2, 3, 4
Waived for current/former RCAF and foreign military pilots in certain circumstances
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
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
Click on the following link: Rotary Wing Academic and Flight Training Device (FTD) Instructor.
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
[email protected]
Headquarters Contact:
Canadian Helicopters Limited
1215 montée Pilon
Les Cèdres, Québec, Canada
J7T 1G1
[email protected]
Additional Information
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 Linkedln: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited
Required languages: English
Education level: Minimum of a completed University degree, or equivalent applicable knowledge. Graduation from a certified flying or aviation school
Required skills: ***see job description
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