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How much do helicopter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for helicopter in Quebec is $28.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $34.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are helicopter pilots?

Helicopter pilots are trained professionals who operate helicopters for various purposes, such as transportation, search and rescue, medical evacuation, or aerial surveying. They are responsible for safely navigating and controlling the aircraft in different weather and terrain conditions. Helicopter pilots must complete specialized flight training, obtain the appropriate licenses, and regularly update their skills to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

What is the difference between Helicopter vs Drone Pilot?

AspectHelicopterDrone Pilot
Required CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL) with rotorcraft ratingRemote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
Work EnvironmentAirports, construction sites, film sets, transportationOpen outdoor areas, urban settings, filming locations
Industry UsageAviation, transportation, emergency servicesPhotography, videography, surveying, inspection

Helicopter pilots operate manned aircraft requiring extensive training and certifications, often working in transportation or emergency services. Drone pilots operate unmanned aerial vehicles with less certification, mainly for filming, surveying, or inspection tasks. While both roles involve flying, their work environments, certifications, and industry applications differ significantly.

What are some common challenges helicopter pilots face during daily operations?

Helicopter pilots often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing weather conditions, navigating complex airspace, and managing mechanical issues mid-flight. Additionally, they must stay alert for obstacles like power lines or tall buildings, especially during low-altitude operations. Effective communication and coordination with air traffic control and ground crews are essential to ensure safety and mission success. Continuous training and adherence to safety protocols help pilots manage these challenges effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Helicopter Pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Helicopter Pilot, you need a commercial pilot's license with helicopter rating, strong flight training, and excellent navigation skills. Familiarity with avionics systems, GPS navigation, and adherence to FAA regulations are essential, and additional certifications like instrument rating can be advantageous. Excellent situational awareness, calm decision-making under pressure, and effective communication stand out as crucial soft skills. These abilities are vital for ensuring passenger safety, precise flight operations, and effective responses to dynamic flight conditions.

What Are Helicopter Jobs?

Helicopter jobs fall into two major categories: flying and maintaining helicopters. As a pilot, your job is to fly the helicopter when and where it's needed. The specifics of this job vary by employer. For example, helicopter tourism involves showing off the local sights during tours, while air ambulances transport patients to hospitals as quickly and safely as possible. If you work on the maintenance team, your job is to repair problems and keep the helicopter in good condition whenever it's not in the air. Depending on the employer, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, or holidays. This is particularly true if you work in the government, military, or medical fields.

What are popular job titles related to Helicopter jobs in Quebec? For Helicopter jobs in Quebec, the most frequently searched job titles are:
Infographic showing various Helicopter job openings in Quebec as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,912 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Pilote d'essai, vol experimental, Helicoptere / Experimental flight test pilot, Helicopter

Textron

Mirabel, QC

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago


Textron rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 71 rated aerospace companies


Job description

An english description will follow. ***  

Description - External

Nous sommes des pionniers. Nous avons ete les premiers a franchir le mur du son et a concevoir le premier scooter de l'espace fonctionnel. Nous avons pris part a la premiere mission de la NASA sur la Lune et nous avons mis en marche des systemes de rotors basculants evolues. Aujourd'hui, nous faconnons l'avenir de la mobilite sur demande. Les employes de Bell sont fiers de travailler pour une entreprise emblematique, regroupant de grands talents, qui produit en peu de temps des appareils a decollage vertical novateurs et recherches.

Sommaire des taches

En tant que Pilote d'Essai Experimental, la ou le titulaire met a l'essai fonctionnel de prototypes, evalue et approuve les modifications d'aeronef et les nouveaux types d'aeronef d'assurer un produit de haute qualite selon les normes de certification militaires, de la FAA et du ministere de Transport Canada.

Le pilote d'essai experimental participe a la conception des aeronefs, a la preparation des plans et des rapports de test de developpement et de certification ainsi qu'a l'execution des tests au sol et en vol de facon securitaire.

Ce poste inclut aussi la familiarisation, la formation aux clients et les vols de receptions tant pour les clients militaires que pour les clients civils. Ces vols sont souvent executes aux installations du client et demandent de frequents voyages nationaux et internationaux.

Le developpement du produit, les vols d'evaluation et les demonstrations aux clients sont effectues de tres pres avec les services de marketing commercial et militaire, de l'ingenierie, du controle de la qualite, de la fabrication et du soutien technique.

Exigences minimales requises:

  • Experience en tant que pilote d'essai experimental et/ou pilote de production.
  • 4500 heures de vol comme commandant de bord d'helicoptere comprenant des heures d'experience acquises sur des produits de Bell ou, etre gradue d'une ecole de pilotes d'essai reconnue et 2000 heures de vol d'helicoptere.
  • Licence CPL ou ATPL(H) TCCA, IFR groupe 4 valide, 
  • Licence CPL ou ATPL(H) FAA et/ou d'instructeur de vol serait un atout.
  • Connaissance fonctionnelle de la suite Microsoft Office.
  • Connaissance fonctionnelle du francais (un atout) et une connaissance parfaite de l'anglais requise.

Toute autre combinaison de scolarite et d'experience jugee equivalente pourra etre consideree.

Avantages de travailler chez Bell Textron Canada

  • Programme d'assurances collectives et soins de sante virtuels
  • Regime d'epargne retraite
  • Moyenne de 13 jours feries/mobiles
  • Possibilite de cumuler le temps supplementaire en temps compense jusqu'a concurrence de 40h par annee
  • Politique d'horaire flexible
  • Programme d'aide a l'education
  • Programme de remboursement pour les frais de conditionnement physique
  • Programme d'aide aux employes et a la famille.

Ne ratez pas votre chance de vous joindre a un milieu diversifie et inclusif qui favorise un sentiment d'appartenance. En tant que membre de notre effectif mondial, vous collaborerez avec des equipes devouees et enthousiastes, dont les differences d'experiences, d'antecedents et d'idees et une solide passion pour nos produits nous permettent d'aller au-dela du vol.

Bell Textron Canada Ltee adhere aux principes d'equite en matiere d'emploi. 

*** English **** 

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA's first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences. 

Summary of job description

As Experimental Test Pilot, the incumbent functionally tests, evaluates and approves aircraft modifications and new aircraft types in order to insure a high quality product according to engineering, manufacturing and FAA, TCCA or EASA certification standards.  

The experimental test pilot is involved in the conception of the design changes, the preparation of the development and certification plans as well as the execution of safe and efficient ground and flight testing.

This position duties include familiarization flights, customer training and customer acceptance flights for both military and civilian customers.  These flights are often conducted at customer's operational areas and require frequent travel Nationally and Internationally.  

Product development, evaluation and demonstration flights are conducted in close liaison with commercial and military marketing, engineering, quality control, manufacturing and product support departments.

Candidate Experience:

  • Experience as a test pilot and/or as a production pilot.
  • 4500 hours pilot in command helicopter flight time and experience on Bell products or being a graduate from a recognized test pilot school and 2000 hours of helicopter flight time.
  • CPL/ATPL (H) TCCA, valid group 4 IFR,
  • Instructor or FAA CPL/ATPL (H) license are considered assets.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Functional knowledge of French (asset) and perfect knowledge of English required.

Any other combination of schooling and experience deemed equivalent may be considered.

Benefits of working at Bell Textron Canada

  • Group benefits plan and Healthcare online services
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Average of 13 holidays/floating days
  • Possibility of banking overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours per year
  • Flexible schedule policy
  • Educational assistance program
  • Reimbursement program for fitness fees
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program 

Don't miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight. 

Bell Textron Canada Ltd. adheres to the principles of Employment Equity.


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About Textron

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Providence, RI, US

Year founded

1923