Helicopter Pilot - Pool

Pilot Opportunities – Join a Proven Exploration Operator

Yellowhead Helicopters is hiring experienced helicopter pilots to join our flight crew for the upcoming season and beyond.

We’re a family-owned Canadian operator with a long-standing reputation in the mineral exploration and resource sector, and we’re not slowing down. Our aircraft are already fully booked for the season, backed by secure, long-term contracts with major clients who value professionalism, consistency, and safe execution.

Just as important: our work is planned, scheduled, and resourced properly. Pilots can expect a structured rotation, clear expectations, and competitive pay that reflects experience and responsibility.

If you’re looking to fly meaningful work with a company that’s established, respected, and still growing the right way, this is it.

The Role

• Reporting directly to the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations
• Supporting mineral exploration, seismic, utility, and precision external-load operations
• Positions available for seasonal or full-time pilots
• Operating within a stable, well-planned schedule, not last-minute chaos
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, aircraft, and scope of work

Minimum Requirements

• 2,000 hours PIC
• Experience in mineral exploration, seismic, utility, or comparable precision external-load work
• AS350 endorsed
• Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter
• Valid Class 1 Medical
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow documented policies and procedures
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

What Sets Yellowhead Apart

• Family-owned company with the scale and credibility to secure large, multi-year contracts
• Strong operational planning, our season is booked because clients trust us
• Structured schedules and reliable flying that allow pilots to plan their season
• Competitive pay and professional working conditions
• Direct access to leadership; pilots are heard and supported
• A respectful culture built on doing things right - every time

Location Incentive – Prince George, BC

• Additional incentive available for pilots willing to relocate to Prince George, BC
• Priority access to full-season and long-term work
• Prince George offers a strong aviation community, affordable living, and outstanding access to the outdoors—without the big-city grind

If you’re a capable, professional pilot who values good planning, fair compensation, and a company with momentum and staying power, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply with confidence. Fly with purpose. Build a season—and a career—you can stand behind.