helicopter pilot LMIA requested
Posted on April 10, 2026 by Employer details Purcell Helicopters Ltd.
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Commercial aviation. Bush pilot operation. Forest firefighting. Work setting: Rural area. Staff accommodation provided. Remote location. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters. Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure. Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments. Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight. Perform post-flight inspections. Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight. Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel. Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights. Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met. Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions. Type of gear: Longline. Security and safety: Medical exam. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Flexible hours. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job.- Location 89 Lakeside DriveNelson, BCV1L 6B4
- Work location On the road
- Salary$10,000 to $15,000MONTH monthly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 55 hours per week
- Terms of employment Seasonal employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, Flexible hours, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3547890
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested
The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply with a Job Bank Plus Account.
The employer’s LMIA application is currently under review by the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. To report abuse of the TFW Program, call the program’s tip line.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Commercial aviation
- Bush pilot operation
- Forest firefighting
Work setting
- Rural area
- Staff accommodation provided
- Remote location
- Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Fly fixed wing aircrafts or helicopters
- Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
- Make in-flight repairs, such as replacing fuses and adjusting instruments
- Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
- Perform post-flight inspections
- Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
- Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
- Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
- Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
- Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions
Experience and specialization
Type of gear
- Longline
Additional information
Security and safety
- Medical exam
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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