Aviation Helicopter Pilot

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 North Americas leading utility aviation team and experience the excitement of flying in a challenging and rewarding environment. TCEnergy is currently hiring a permanent Pilot to support our operations across the USA, based in Charleston WV.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our flight operations team, you’ll play a critical role in delivering essential services to support TCEnergy’s infrastructure. This position offers unique flying opportunities, including:

- Aerial support for Pipeline patrols, personal transport

- Working with skilled professionals in dynamic environments

Act as Pilot in Command as directed by the Base Manager or Chief Pilot by:

- Being responsible for the operation and safety of the helicopter, and for the safety and security of all persons involved during flight operations.

- Providing liaison with TCEnergy’s lines of business in determining the flight operation of the helicopter to deliver the necessary expertise for helicopter-related work.

- Providing 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

- Conducting 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.

- Participating in the Company’s Safety Management system by regularly reporting hazards and incidents when encountered and aiding in the corrective action follow up process

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Education

- Valid Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate

- Valid Commercial (or higher) pilot certificate with minimum of 3000 flight hours on Turbine powered helicopters.

- Experience on Airbus AS350B2, AS350B3, H125 aircraft.

- Recent Flying in the Wires Training an asset

Preferred Qualifications

- Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) with significant experience flying in remote as well as high density airspace.

- Experience conducting gas pipeline patrols.

- Solid aviation knowledge base includes weather reports, GPS and electronic mapping navigational techniques, weather minimums, and aircraft radio communication.

- Comfortable working with modern electronic systems and document control.

- Recent Flying in the Wires Training an asset

This position requires candidates to:

- Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)

- Successfully 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 up to 75% of work schedule.

- Stay overnight away from home base

- Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks

About Our Business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

- Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

- All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

- TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.