Bailey Helicopters Ltd.

10/09/2026

🍂 Wrapping Up a Successful Summer Season 🚁

With Labour Day behind us, it feels like summer is officially starting to wind down across Northern BC.

As we reflect on another busy season, we want to recognize the tremendous effort and dedication of the entire Bailey Helicopters team. From our pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers to our ground crews and operations personnel, it takes an incredible team working together to safely and successfully support our clients throughout the demanding summer months.

To our crews who spent long days in the field, worked behind the scenes to keep our aircraft moving, and continued to put safety and service first — thank you for your hard work and commitment.

We’re also grateful to our clients, partners, and communities for continuing to trust Bailey Helicopters with their aviation needs across Western Canada.
As the seasons change, so do the missions. We’re looking forward to another busy fall and winter supporting projects throughout the region — wherever the work takes us. 🚁❄️

Thank you to Team Bailey for another successful summer!

21/08/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight – Dalton 🌟

This week, we're excited to shine the spotlight on Dalton, an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer based in Fort St. John, who recently celebrated one year with the team! 🎉🔧

As an apprentice AME, Dalton is involved in inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and routine maintenance, all while working hard to learn as much as he can every day. His dedication to working efficiently and producing quality workmanship is evident in everything he does. 🛠️

One accomplishment Dalton is particularly proud of is the opportunity to work in a variety of locations, including tree-planting operations, Fort Nelson, and Prince George. These experiences have helped him build valuable skills, gain confidence, and broaden his knowledge early in his career. 🚁

What Dalton enjoys most about working here is the chance to work alongside so many different people and learn from their experiences. He appreciates the friendly, supportive work environment and the opportunity to continue growing both personally and professionally.

When he's not at work, you'll likely find Dalton enjoying the outdoors. Whether he's fishing, hunting, dirt biking, or helping out on the farm, he loves staying active and making the most of northern living. 🎣🦌🏍️🌾

Fun Fact: Dalton and his girlfriend have a pet miniature donkey named Dusty! 🫏

👏 Thank you, Dalton, for your hard work, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn. We're proud to have you on the team and look forward to supporting your continued growth and success! 🚀🔧✨

19/08/2026

Summer skies. 🚁 Bailey Helicopters Ltd. photo cred Shane Drader

17/08/2026

🚁 Happy World Helicopter Day! 🚁

Today we’re celebrating the incredible machines that take us above the rest — and, more importantly, the skilled people who keep them flying safely every day.

At Bailey Helicopters, helicopters are more than just aircraft. They connect remote communities, support wildfire response, move crews and equipment, help deliver critical services, and take on some of the most challenging work across Western Canada.

From our pilots and AMEs to our operations, ground crews, partners and clients, it takes an incredible team to make every flight happen safely and successfully.

On World Helicopter Day, we’re proud to celebrate our industry, our people, and the versatility of vertical flight. 🚁

Here’s to the crews on the ground, the teams in the air, and everyone who helps keep the rotors turning. Bailey Helicopters Ltd.

14/08/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Jerremy ✨

Meet Jerremy, one of our Dispatchers based in Fort St. John. For the past 2.5 years, Jerremy has been an important part of the team, taking on a variety of responsibilities that include dispatching helicopters, flying when needed, and lending a hand wherever support is needed around the hangar.

One of the things Jerremy enjoys most about his role is the opportunity to build strong relationships with both customers and coworkers. His positive attitude and team-first approach have made him a valued member of the operation.

A career highlight for Jerremy has been his involvement with the Grapple Saw project. He was proud to contribute to the design, development, and production of the saw and enjoyed spending time on-site, helping keep the project running smoothly.

When asked what he enjoys most about working here, Jerremy points to the strong teamwork and camaraderie within the hangar. No matter the task, there's always someone willing to step in and help, creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment.

Outside of work, Jerremy loves spending time with his wife and kids and making the most of the outdoors. Whether it's snowmobiling, jet-skiing, or fishing, he's always up for an adventure.

Fun Fact: Jerremy is a huge Edmonton Oilers fan and has attended nearly 50 Oilers games! 🏒👏

Thanks for everything you do, Jerremy. We're proud to have you on the team! 🚁

14/08/2026

As wildfire season continues across British Columbia, we want to recognize the incredible dedication of the wildfire fighters, aviation crews, emergency personnel, and support teams working tirelessly to protect our communities, forests, and critical infrastructure.

Bailey Helicopters is proud to support and work alongside BC Wildfire Service, providing air support where and when it’s needed. From moving crews and equipment to supporting operations in challenging and remote terrain, aviation is just one piece of a much bigger team effort.

Wildfire response takes coordination, communication, and people working together toward the same goal. We’re grateful to everyone on the ground and in the air who continues to show up, work safely, and support one another through another demanding season.

To all the wildfire fighters and support crews across BC — thank you for everything you do. We’re proud to be part of the team. 🚁🔥.

07/08/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight – Katie 🌟

Katie is the Business Development Manager based in Terrace, BC, and has been with Bailey Helicopters for just over a year. She focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, Indigenous partners, industry stakeholders, and project teams across Northern BC and Alberta. Katie especially enjoys creating meaningful partnerships and exploring new opportunities to showcase the team's capabilities.

One of Katie's proudest accomplishments is helping strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and industry clients through collaboration, trust, and consistent engagement. She feels these efforts have supported new business opportunities while reinforcing Bailey Helicopters' reputation as a dependable and respectful partner.

What Katie enjoys most about working at Bailey Helicopters is the people and company culture. She values the team's commitment to safety, teamwork, and exceptional client service, and says she felt at home from the moment she walked into the hangar.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys making the most of every season by golfing, skiing, exploring great food, trying new recipes, and spending quality time with her kids, family, and friends. ⛳🎿🍽️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Fun Fact: After hours, Katie trades aviation for fitness. She's a certified group fitness instructor specializing in Pilates, strength, and sculpt classes, and loves helping people build confidence while having fun. 💪🏋️‍♀️✨

31/07/2026

🌟🚁 Employee Spotlight: Calen 🚁🌟

We're excited to feature Calen, a Pilot based in Fort St. John (CYXJ), who has been with the company for three years. Calen's journey to the flight line is a unique one. He transitioned from his role as Lead Dispatcher into flying, taking a different path than our traditional Low Time Pilot Program participants. His dedication, hard work, and passion for aviation have helped him successfully make the leap from dispatch to the cockpit.

Calen is especially proud of recently achieving the milestone of transiting to the flight line, a goal that reflects years of commitment and perseverance. In his current role as Bell 206 pilot, one of his favorite parts of the job is the view, often saying that the "office views are the best." 🌄😎

What Calen enjoys most about working at Bailey is the strong team culture and the people he works alongside every day. 🤝🙌

Outside of work, you'll often find Calen enjoying the outdoors and spending time bird watching in nature. And here's a fun fact: he had horses as a child! 🐴😊

Congratulations, Calen, on your incredible journey from Lead Dispatcher to Pilot. Your story showcases the value of determination, growth, and seizing opportunities when they arise. We're proud to have you on the team and can't wait to see where your aviation career takes you next! 🚁✨🎉

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30/07/2026

🌲 Another successful tree planting program in the books! 🚁
As we complete a large tree planting program, we want to extend a sincere thank you to our client, partners, pilots, engineers, maintenance team and ground crew who made this season happen. Supporting remote planting operations is about more than transportation - it’s about safely moving crews, equipment, and supplies into some of the most challenging terrain while helping reforestation efforts continue efficiently and reliably. Safety remains at the heart of everything we do, and we’re grateful to work alongside dedicated professionals who share that commitment. Here’s to another successful program - and to the forests of tomorrow 🌱 🚁

01/07/2026