Helicopter Pilot 3

Nova Scotia’s natural landscapes demand a special kind of pilot. The Department of Natural Resources Aviation Services team brings missions to life from the air, providing helicopter support for wildfire suppression, inland search and rescue, public safety, and natural resource management. With over 70 years of operational excellence, pilots are tactical operators delivering precision results under pressure in rugged terrain.

We’re hiring line pilots with highly skilled utility flying experience for mid-career upgrade in a full-time, year-round, stable, unionized position. Primary focus includes wildfire response, emergency response, Natural Resource external load support, remote bush operation, and intense unprepared landing areas. Fly high-performance aircraft like New H-125’s for the public good in well-maintained fleet.

Operate in challenging VFR environments across forests, wetlands, and coastal terrain, slinging gear into tight LZs and dropping buckets on active wildfires. Respond to missing persons, rescue injured citizens from remote areas, and assist law enforcement. Collaborate with engineers, ground support, public safety officers, and conservation teams.

Join a small, experienced team that values professionalism, precision, and purpose. Ideal for external load specialists, wildfire veterans, and bush pilots seeking stable government employment without slowing down. Current seasonal contractors can negotiate start dates around existing contracts.