Helicopter Pilot

51246 - Temporary  6 Months - (April 1 - Sept 30 approx.)

General Accountabilities:

• Act as Pilot in Command on any of Hydro One Networks Inc helicopter fleet.


• As Pilot in Command, he/she will be responsible for the operation and safety of the helicopter he/she commands and for the safety of all persons onboard during flight time. For this purpose, he/she will have final authority for the disposition of the helicopter during the time in which he/she is in command.


• Ensures that the helicopter is operated in accordance with all applicable orders, standard operation procedures and regulations.


• In his/her capacity as Pilot in Command at one of Hydro One Networks Inc. base locations, provide liaison with existing/potential customers in determining the scheduling of the helicopter fleet and provide the necessary expertise for helicopter related work and communicates the same to potential customers.


• Demonstrate good judgment and decision making ability regarding the helicopter and its operation.


• Maintains the appropriate level of skill necessary, in the different helicopter types, to adequately perform all specialty flying by Hydro One Networks Inc.


• The successful candidate will be required to be resident within 50km of BAA to facilitate on call duties.

Selection Criteria:

• Requires a minimum Grade X11 education with and aviation background. Must hold a valid commercial (or higher) helicopter license.


• Must have a thorough knowledge of helicopter related technology and be current on all Transport Canada regulations.


• Requires a minimum of 3000 flight hours with current experience on Airbus AS350/AS355 series helicopters.


• Requires a sufficient level of bush or field experience in order to fly into remote locations in addition to experience in flying between established airports.


• Requires experience in all types of external load operations, powerline patrols, working in close proximity to high voltage lines and longlining operations.


• Must possess and demonstrate good communication skills.


• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.


• Demonstrate sensitivity towards customers and customer needs.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

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Deadline: Feburary 24, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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