Helicopter Pilot Job 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.