Pilot (General Application)

PILOT Fredericton, NB | Seasonal (April-September) | Reports to Chief Pilot * Air Tractor AT-802 * Air Tractor AT-802 Fire Boss * Cessna C208 Caravan Fly with purpose. Protect what matters. Join Team FPL and be part of a specialized aviation team supporting wildfire suppression, forest management and aerial operations across Canada. WHY FLY WITH FPL? * Fly specialized aircraft in wildfire suppression and aerial operations. * Work with an experienced aviation team supporting provincial and national wildfire response. * Build your skills through robust initial training and ongoing in-season practice missions. * Operate a modern fleet equipped with advanced avionics. * Make an impact protecting what matters most. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Work as a member of an air tanker team operating in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. * Support national firefighting efforts during deployments to jurisdictions around Canada. * Participate in aerial application projects, as applicable. * Pilots work in a team environment that can involve extended periods of daily fire standby, long operational days and deployments depending on wildfire conditions. WHAT YOU BRING REQUIREMENTS * A valid Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing * Recent flying experience within the previous 12 months * Legal entitlement to work in Canada * A valid driver's license * A valid passport * The ability to communicate clearly in English * The ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check * Low-level operational experience (fire suppression, Ag, survey) is an asset QUALIFICATIONS AT-802 - Fire Boss * 2,500 hours PIC * 1,000 hours turbine * 200 hours in an Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural-style aircraft, or 500 hours float experience * Amphibious experience is an asset * Valid IFR is an asset AT-802 - Wheeled * 1,500 hours PIC * 300 hours tailwheel * Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural aircraft experience is an asset * Valid IFR is an asset Cessna C208 – Bird Dog * 2,000 hours PIC * 1,000 hours turbine * Valid IFR * Experience in a Cessna C208 or aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi is preferred WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive salary and flight pay * Competitive benefits package * Robust initial training program * In-season weekly practice and training missions * Modern fleet with state-of-the-art avionics * The opportunity to grow your aviation experience while making an impact ABOUT FPL Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited is a Canadian aviation and forest management organization headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick. FPL specializes in aerial wildfire suppression and forest management, operating specialized aircraft and teams that support wildfire response and forest health programs across Canada. Our work brings together aviation, forestry, technology and operational expertise. Every team member contributes to protecting what matters. READY TO FLY WITH FPL? If you have the experience, skills and commitment to join a specialized aerial operations team, we want to hear from you. We review applications as we receive them. Apply as soon as possible to be considered for upcoming operational opportunities. Accessibility & Accommodation FPL is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland at [email protected] [[email protected]] to discuss your accommodation needs. All accommodation information will be treated confidentially. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. We will contact only candidates selected for further consideration.

Pilots will operate specialized aircraft for wildfire suppression and forest management across Canada. They are expected to work in a team environment involving daily fire standby and potential deployments.

Candidates must hold a valid Commercial Pilot License and meet specific flight hour requirements for the assigned aircraft type. Legal entitlement to work in Canada and a valid passport are mandatory.

• Competitive salary • Flight pay • Competitive benefits package • Robust initial training program • In-season weekly practice and training missions

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• Aviation
• Wildfire suppression
• Aerial operations
• Fixed-wing piloting
• Turbine aircraft operation
• Tailwheel operation
• Float experience
• Amphibious aircraft operation
• Avionics
• Garmin G1000 NXi
• Forest management
• Aerial application
• Forest Protection
• Valid Driver's License
• Forest Management
• Aerial Firefighting
• Commercial Pilot License
• Communication
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Forestry
• Turbines
• Operations
• Wildfire Suppression
• Teamwork

• Transportation
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety
• Pilot Operator
• Pilot
• Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
• Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week