StrikeHard Helicopters LLC

04/15/2026

StrikeHard and its family of suppliers and employees would like to thank the people of Penticton and the South Okanagan Valley for their generous support as they endeavor to train the best pilots and service personnel in the horizontal rotor universe.

Comments and questions occasionally come up about night flying and stationary hover maneuvers. While disruptive to light sleepers, these practices are necessary to ensure conditions are ideal for night vision, heat lock and IR target acquisition protocols over industrial, commercial and residential landscapes.

Your patience and understanding is appreciated. As a gesture of appreciation, be sure to drop by the office to pickup your complimentary StrikeHard earplugs at your next opportunity.

04/09/2026

Any fellow rotor rangers out there?

We’re Hiring!

Contract Pilots – AS350 (AStar)
Full-Time / Contract Pilot Positions Available for Eclipse Helicopters from our main base in Penticton, BC

We are expanding our operations and are seeking experienced AS350 (AStar) pilots to join our team immediately.

Successful candidates will report directly to the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations and will be involved in a variety of dynamic operations including wildfire support, power line utility work, explorations (Drilling) and heli-ski programs.

Minimum Requirements:
• 1000 hours Total Time
Endorsed on AS350 (AStar) is preferred.
• Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter (CPL-H)
• Valid Category 1 Medical
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be eligible for work in Canada

Preferred Experience:
• Fire operations (bucketing and long line)
• Utility and external load operations
• Heli-ski flying experience
• Mountain flying experience
• Longline proficiency

We are looking for professional, safety-focused pilots who thrive in a team environment and are comfortable working in demanding mountain and remote operations.

Come grow with us.

Eclipse Helicopters Ltd
Penticton, BC

(250) 492-5221]
[email protected]

09/13/2025

Flying gets you hungry! This looks awesome.

Where every slice is happiness!

From gooey cheese pulls to fresh, bold toppings, the pizzas at Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizza & Subs are made to share (or keep all to yourself—we won’t judge 😉)

📍66 Front St.

09/13/2025

Not one of ours but still a beaut…

🐥 Look to the skies for flying ducks!

This Sunday (Sept. 14), Top Flight Helicopters will be dropping rubber duckies into Okanagan Lake for a fundraiser for ALERT (Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team).

Get the details here: https://www.graphicallyhip.com/operationduckdrop

06/27/2025

Patio season has arrived in Penticton! To help you explore, we've created this handy guide featuring summer hours, patio information, menus, and more.

05/14/2025

What was that?

05/13/2025

With Penticton Airport - City of Penticton – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/29/2025

The StrikeHard family would like to acknowledge and thank the community for their generous feedback over the past few months. Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

04/23/2025

This time of year, we’re often contracted to help move the air in flowering orchards to keep the frost from settling on the blossoms. Later in the season we use the rotor wash to push rain droplets off the almost ripe fruit, mostly cherries. This is not a picture of our equipment. We often instruct the pilots to return to base ‘low and slow’ over Penticton residential areas to help with backyard fruit trees. We’re proud to assist the agriculture industry in the Okanagan Valley.