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Taylor Cole

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional pilot with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am committed to becoming a dedicated team member and an valuable asset to your company.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pilot

Bi-Air Application Services
04.2025 - Current
  • Completed Aerial Applicator Training with Rob Thorne
  • Safely operate and maintain helicopters for herbicide spraying operations on farms
  • Responsible for the safe operation of the helicopter and equipment during spraying seasons
  • Logged 25 hours of polymer spraying for TransAlta

Ground Crew

Yellowhead Helicopters
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • With safety & efficiency paramount, ground crew personnel for YHL provide support with mining operations in northern BC, including load building & management, hot fueling, remote communication, heavy machine operation, fuel load management, and extended shifts (exceeding 12 hours).
  • Heli-ski operations providing 5 star service. Responsibilities included winter covers, servicing, cleaning and washing fleet daily, managing timely snow removal, hot fueling remote fuel cache maintenance, working and driving in winter weather conditions, assisting engineers, and hangar maintenance (including stock and janitorial duties).
  • Shop work in shoulder seasons to maintain, fix & test all ops gear to high standards including long lines, bambi buckets, hooks, filters, and fuel & water pumps.
  • Responsibilities also included vehicle & trailer maintenance, supply shipments, forklift operation, fuel barrel loading & transfer, and equipment data entry.
  • Setup and takedown of mobile fuel tankers and trailers (3,000-40,000L) in remote hands-on experience as a loadmaster for slinging operations
  • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of forklifts and zoom-booms

Ground Crew & Operations Support

Geotech
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated daily operations with helicopter pilots for core transport via longline
  • Managed multiple slinging operations, including lumber moves, in backcountry locations
  • Cleared brush to prepare drill and landing pads in remote Alaskan backcountry
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts safely and efficiently, ensuring timely transport of materials
  • Towed trailers with supplies over rugged terrain

Education

Helicopter Flight Training -

Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Chinook Helicopters
Abbotsford BC
01-2022

Water Egress Course

Pro Aviation Safety Training
01-2022

PAL Restricted & Non-Restricted License

Government of Canada
01-2021

High School Diploma -

Point Grey Secondary
06-2016

Skills

  • Helicopter operations and maintenance
  • Slinging and cargo handling
  • Outdoor survival and backcountry operations
  • Forklift and heavy equipment operation
  • Troubleshooting and repairing aviation equipment
  • Team collaboration in high-pressure environments
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Certification

  • Bell 47 -103 Hours
  • Hiller (Turbine) -56 hours
  • Bell 206 Jetranger -1.5 Hours

Timeline

Pilot

Bi-Air Application Services
04.2025 - Current

Ground Crew

Yellowhead Helicopters
04.2023 - 04.2025

Ground Crew & Operations Support

Geotech
06.2020 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Point Grey Secondary

Helicopter Flight Training -

Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Chinook Helicopters

Water Egress Course

Pro Aviation Safety Training

PAL Restricted & Non-Restricted License

Government of Canada

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