Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

The Opportunity:

Join Canada’s leading utility aviation team and experience the excitement of flying in a challenging and rewarding environment. TC Energy is currently hiring a permanent Pilot to support our operations across Canada and the USA, based in Bolton Ontario.

As a key member of our flight operations team, you will play a critical role in delivering essential services to support TC Energy’s infrastructure. This position offers unique flying opportunities, including aerial support for Pipeline patrols, personal transport.

What you’ll do:

• Act as Pilot in Command or delegate as directed by the base manager or Chief Pilot
• Be responsible for the operation and safety of the helicopter, and for the safety and security of all persons involved during flight operations
• Provide liaison with the company’s lines of business in determining the flight operation of the helicopter to deliver the necessary expertise for helicopter-related work
• Provide safety briefings including instruction on aircraft safety/survival equipment location and techniques of use in the event of emergency
• Thorough preflight planning for each day’s patrol schedule. Overseeing safe configuration of aircraft, i.e. adherence to all up-weight load – limit specifications and proper loading and securement of cargo
• Conduct administrative tasks at obligatory intervals such as recording flight duty times, aircraft document revision control, and expense and time sheet management. Help with hangar related tasks when needed
• Participate in the Company’s Safety Management system by regularly reporting hazards and incidents when encountered and aiding in the corrective action follow up process
• Support TC Energy’s mission to provide reliable pipeline transmission by:
• Accepting work away from base for up to 3-week periods
• Adjusting regular work schedule upon short notice for emergency circumstances
• Following TC Energy’s code of conduct, embracing inclusiveness and refraining from workplace harassment

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Valid Commercial (or higher) Canadian pilot license with minimum of 4,000 flight hours on Turbine powered helicopters
• Ability to work in a two crew operation
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator License
• Experience on AS350B3, H125 aircraft, BH206 L4, BH206 Jetranger is an asset
• Recent Flying in the Wires Training is an asset
• Be comfortable to patrol at low level operations
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision
• Preferred Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Air Regulations with significant experience flying in Canadian remote as well as high density airspace
• Experience conducting Pipeline line patrols an asset
• Solid aviation knowledge base including weather reporting, GPS and electronic mapping navigational techniques, weather minima, and aircraft radio communication
• Comfortable working with modern electronic systems and document control
• Must possess and demonstrate well developed communication, public relations, and documentation writing skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decisiveness in stressful and emergency situations
• First aid training
• No Accidents or Incidents

This position requires candidates to:

• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
• Successfully a complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training will be required (estimated up 20% of work schedule)
• Overnight stays away from home base will be required (estimated up 50% of work schedule)
• Possess, or be eligible to receive, a valid passport and maintain travel eligibility for Domestic, Cross Border, and International Travel (including the USA and Mexico)
• Criminal background checks will be required
• Position requires variable works days including weekends