Job Description
Part of AIM Aviation, private transport division of American Iron & Metal, we are seeking a highly skilled and versatile professional to join our team in a unique dual-capacity position. As our Corporate Helicopter Pilot, you will serve as the trusted operator of our Airbus AS350 B3 (AStar) throughout the flight season — covering a radius of 400 to 500 km around Montréal.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced pilot who values flexibility, discretion, and a long-term professional partnership with a dynamic, engaged company.
Ce poste est ouvert aux candidats bilingues. L'anglais est la langue principale de travail.
Key Responsibilities
Helicopter Operations — Estimated from May to October
- Safely operate the Airbus AS350 B3 (AStar) for executive and company missions within a 400–500 km radius of Montréal
- Co-pilot alongside the company owner, fostering a collaborative and professional flight environment
- Provide in-flight mentorship and training to pilots (Owner’s grandson) building flight hours
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, safety checks, and coordinate maintenance as required
- File flight plans, monitor weather conditions, and manage all flight documentation in full compliance with Transport Canada regulations
- Remain on-call 7 days a week throughout the summer season, with flexibility for short-notice departures (no night flights required)
- Maintain currency of all licenses, ratings, and medical certifications at all times
- This position may be structured as a shared pilot arrangement, with two pilots covering operational requirements.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
Required
- Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter (CPL-H) or ATPL-H
- Extensive experience on the Airbus AS350 B3 (AStar) — type rating required
- Valid Transport Canada Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Minimum experience requirements are; 3,000 hours total helicopter time of which 1,500 hours are on turbine helicopters, and 100 hours on make and model and no losses
- Proven experience as pilot-in-command and/or co-pilot for executive or charter operations
- Demonstrated ability to provide flight training and mentoring to lower-hour pilots
- Valid Québec driver's license (Class 5 minimum) with a clean driving record
- Fluent in English (working language); French is a strong asset
Preferred
- IFR rating or instrument flight experience
- Experience with cross-country navigation in Québec and Eastern Canada airspace
- Prior experience in a high-discretion, executive-facing or VIP role
- Familiarity with Montréal-area airspace, aerodromes, and regional geography within a 500 km range
Your Profile & Skills
You are a seasoned aviation professional who brings exceptional judgment, composure under pressure, and an unwavering commitment to safety. You take pride in being a trusted, long-term partner to an executive team.
- Independent and self-directed — you manage your schedule and responsibilities with confidence and minimal oversight
- Discreet and trustworthy — you handle sensitive information and executive movements with absolute professionalism
- Strong communicator — equally at ease with senior leadership, clients, co-pilots, and aviation authorities
- Flexible and available — you embrace the on-call nature of the summer season and adapt readily to changing plans
- Safety-first — you never compromise on protocols, regardless of external pressure or schedule demands
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive — commensurate with experience
- Insurance: Collective group insurance plan
- Retirement: RRSP / DPSP employer contribution plan
- Schedule: Flexible seasonal pattern with optional year-round engagement.
- Environment: Engaging, entrepreneurial company with close-knit leadership!
Optional Opportunity: For candidates who are interested, there is an opportunity to support the executive team as an Executive Driver during periods when flight operations are not required.