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Nunavik Rotors

Nunavik’s essential helicopter service

Nunavik’s Helicopter Lifeline

Nunavik Rotors is a dedicated team supporting essential travel across the most remote regions of Nunavik. With strong expertise, a deep commitment to safety, and a true understanding of the North, our experts provide reliable, flexible service adapted to real on‑the‑ground conditions. Whether it’s essential transport, technical operations, logistical support, or participating in search and rescue missions, Nunavik Rotors plays a key role in keeping Nunavik connected and moving, day after day.

Explore the work environment

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    Rotors in Motion

    At Nunavik Rotors, work takes place through hands-on, essential operations in an environment where every mission has a real impact. Teams operate in unique and often remote settings, where adaptability, trust, and collaboration are key. Schedules vary depending on roles and operational needs, reflecting the realities of the field. Whether supporting transportation, logistics, or specialized missions such as search and rescue, each person contributes with expertise and precision to safe and reliable operations. It’s a setting where experience is gained on the ground, where skills are developed day by day, and where a strong team mindset helps meet the challenges of the North.

Benefits of  working here

See how you can find balance

  • Space for life outside

    Different jobs call for different work arrangements. 

    • In the North: Many positions are rotational, typically on 2- or 3-week schedules, depending on the role and location
    • In Montréal (depending on the role and operational needs): 5‑days‑in‑4 or 10‑days‑in‑9 schedules
    • Start your workday earlier or a bit later
    • Work from home days (depending on the role and operational needs)
    • Enhanced flexibility during hunting season
    • Access to exercise equipment and for northern employees outdoor gear such as fat bikes and canoes

  • Higher global compensation

    We’re proud to work with highly skilled professionals. On top of salary, we invest in their continued growth, abilities and wellbeing.

    • Benchmarked salary and superior global compensation
    • 5% RRSP without employee contribution
    • Base vacation at 6%, and 8%, 10%, 12% progression
    • Retirement allowance
    • Support of professional growth
    • Profit sharing program

  • Fully paid insurance

    Air Inuit offers complete coverage for employee insurance and well-being programs, benefiting both our employees and their families.

    • Flexible group insurance (medical, dental, etc.) for employees and dependants 100% paid for by Air Inuit
    • Virtual health care (Telemedecine) for employees and families 100% paid for by Air Inuit
    • Short and long-term disability insurance
    • Assistance Program for employees and dependents (EFAP)
    • Extra coverage options are available. Employees only pay the difference.

  • Low-cost air travel

    Employees and their family can explore the North and beyond with our preferential air fares on Air Inuit and partner airlines.

    • Fly on Air Inuit wings with confirmed travel at reduced rates or on standby
    • Travel the world through our various agreements with airlines worldwide, at a fraction of the cost for you, your spouse, your children, and your immediate family

  • Safety & comfort

    We invest in equipment and amenities to make sure that employees have the ability to enjoy their work.

    • Access to gyms in head office and northern bases
    • Investment in infrastructure (staff housing, hangars, warehouses)
    • Essential work equipment, tools and gear provided
    • Modern head office
    • Free parking & coffee

  • Strong sense of purpose

    This isn’t just a job. Every day here helps preserve the paths of the North while forging yours.

    • Essential service
    • Internal advancement opportunities
    • Inuit owned company
    • Work closely with Inuit communities and contribute in meaningful ways

More questionsabout life here?

Why Air Inuit Is Your Next Career Destination?

To make a real impact. Air Inuit delivers essential services to Nunavik 24/7 in one of the world’s most demanding environments, offering work that is stimulating, meaningful, and truly rewarding.
What exciting opportunities are waiting for you?

At Air Inuit, opportunities are everywhere. Whether you're drawn to ground operations, maintenance, flight operations, HR, IT, finance or administrative positions, there’s a place for you to grow. Whether you want to build deep expertise or explore multiple areas, you’ll find an environment where learning, evolving, and moving forward are all part of the journey.
Discover our work environment

Filled with challenges, dynamic, and people‑focused. On the ramp, you’ll work outdoors with variable schedules and safety at the core of every operation. In administrative roles, collaboration, rigor, and strong opportunities for growth define the day‑to‑day. And everywhere across the organization, a strong team spirit truly makes the difference.
Curious about the benefits we offer?

A range of competitive and generous benefits:
an employer‑matched RRSP with a 5% contribution, comprehensive medical and dental insurance 100% paid by Air Inuit, three weeks of vacation, telemedicine access, an employee assistance program, and flight privileges.
A Day in the Life of a Nunavik Rotors Helicopter Pilot

Every day begins with a look at the weather, the mission plan, and the needs of the communities or clients to be reached. Then it’s out to the helicopter, built for precision flying in Nunavik’s remote terrain.

Once airborne, no two flights are the same: transporting workers, delivering supplies, supporting surveys, search and rescue missions or reaching isolated sites. Changing winds, low‑level flying, and rugged landscapes make every mission unique.

Working on rotation, pilots experience the North up close. And when the helicopter is shut down at day’s end, one thing is clear: their work helps support people, projects, and communities across Nunavik, one mission at a time.
How to apply?

Directly through the postings on our career platform.

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