Pilot Opportunities: Offshore Transport + SAR

Job summary

Fly passengers safely to and from offshore oil installations as an offshore transport pilot. As a dedicated SAR pilot, support the company's 24/7 search and rescue operations.

Job details

FLY WITH COUGAR HELICOPTERS! Offshore Transport + SAR Pilot Opportunities Cougar Helicopters Inc. is seeking Helicopter Pilots to join our elite team. This is more than just a job – it’s a career with purpose, adventure, and world-class support. We Are Hiring For Offshore Transport Pilots – Fly passengers safely to and from offshore oil installations. Dedicated SAR Pilots – Support our 24/7 Search and Rescue operations. Why Choose Cougar Helicopters? ✅ Enhanced Remumeration Package – Annual salary, overtime, RRSP contributions, travel pay, premium pay for training during off-rotation, updated daily allowances, and compensation for add-on roles. Comprehensive insurance including health, dental, disability, and life coverage. ✅ Renewed Long-Term Contracts - A strong future. ✅ 21/21 Schedule – Enjoy a balanced rotation with 21 days on / 21 days off. ✅ First-Class Maintenance Team – Fly with confidence knowing your aircraft are cared for by one of the best maintenance teams in the industry. ✅ World-Class Training – Advanced flight simulators at CAE in St. John’s, NL. ✅ State-of-the-Art Facilities – 24/7 SAR operations, ready to be airborne in 20 minutes. ✅ Flexible Employment Options – Touring Pilots receive company-covered air travel, while Resident Pilots enjoy location-specific benefits. Minimum Qualifications ✔ Eligible to work in Canada ✔ Valid Category 1 medical ✔ Commercial Pilot Licence (H) ✔ ATPL (H) or HATRA Exam Complete ✔ Group 4 Instrument Rating ✔ Night Endorsement ✔ Minimum of 500 hours in a multi-engine, multi-crewed helicopter ✔ For SAR Pilots: SAR background and NVG experience preferred

What you’ll do

Fly passengers safely to and from offshore oil installations as an offshore transport pilot. As a dedicated SAR pilot, support the company's 24/7 search and rescue operations.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and hold a valid Category 1 medical, Commercial Pilot Licence (H), ATPL (H) or completed HATRA exam, Group 4 Instrument Rating, and Night Endorsement. A minimum of 500 hours in a multi-engine, multi-crewed helicopter is required; SAR background and NVG experience are preferred for SAR pilots.

Benefits

• Overtime Pay
• Retirement Savings Plan Contributions
• Travel Pay
• Training Premium Pay
• Daily Allowances
• Additional Role Compensation
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company-Covered Air Travel for Touring Pilots
• Location-Specific Benefits for Resident Pilots

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• balanced · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• contracts · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Helicopter Piloting
• Offshore Transport
• Search And Rescue
• Multi-Engine Helicopter Operations
• Multi-Crew Operations
• Instrument Flying
• Night Flying
• Night Vision Goggles
• Passenger Safety
• Commercial Aviation
• Emergency Response

Job areas

• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Energy