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About the role
Position Title: Fire Detection Pilot (C208) – 2026 Fire SeasonEmployment Type: Full Time, Seasonal ContractLocation: Dryden, Ontario **Role of a Fire Detection Pilot:**Detection Pilots support our Fire and Survey contracts and act as Pilot-In-Command of the Cessna 208 Caravan (and Cessna 337 Skymaster). As a Detection Pilot, you will conduct VFR patrols in search of lightning and human-caused wildfires across Northern Ontario. Aerial fire detection plays a critical role in the government’s wildfire management strategy to help ensure wildfires are found early when they are still small enough to be controlled. Your Qualifications:
- Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License (or greater) and Multi-Engine Rating
- Category 1 Medical
- 1,000 Hours Total Time
- 500 Hours Pilot in Command Time
Preferred Candidates would have:
- 100 Hours Turbine Time
- Previous experience on the C208
- Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating
Why join MAG Aerospace Canada?
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$2,500 Signing Bonus (Paid upon completion of PPC).
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$2,500 Performance Bonus (Paid upon completion of contract).
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Paid accommodation.
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Per diems paid when off base for assignment.
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Monthly Cell Phone Allowance.
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No training bond.
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Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity.
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Gym Reimbursement upon meeting eligibility and according to policy.
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Mission driven and purposeful work environment.
About MAG Aerospace Canada:
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Prestigious History: Join a company with a deep-rooted history in the aviation industry, originally providing aerial crop dusting and expanding to crucial services like Aerial Fire Management and Air Charter.
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Impactful Work: Be part of a team that has responded to over 8,000 wildfires and currently protects over 55 million hectares, significantly impacting safety and environmental preservation. MAG works for the Governments of Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec.
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Diverse Services: Engage in varied and meaningful work, from Aerial Fire Management to Airborne Imagery, and Air Charter. For more information, check us out at https://www.magaero.ca/
**How to apply:**Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at careers@magaero.ca
MAG Aerospace Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About MAG Aerospace Canada
MAG Aerospace Canada is a specialty aviation company that has been active in the Canadian aviation industry for over 65 years. We provide real-time situational awareness to Wildfire and Emergency Response Agencies through Aerial Wildfire Detection, Air Tactical (Birddog), and Manned ISR & Imagery services. Our Charter division is home to some of Canada's most experienced King Air pilots and operate under long-term contract for Court Air Charter services in Northern Ontario. Our Flight Training division based in Sudbury, Ontario offers a wide range of aviation training programs and specializes in Flight Instructor Rating and Air Cadet training.
From instructing Air Cadets in a fast-paced training program to directing waterbombers over a wildfire, every day is unique at MAG Canada. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected. If this sounds like you, apply today.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Title: Fire Detection Pilot (C208) – 2026 Fire SeasonEmployment Type: Full Time, Seasonal ContractLocation: Dryden, Ontario **Role of a Fire Detection Pilot:**Detection Pilots support our Fire and Survey contracts and act as Pilot-In-Command of the Cessna 208 Caravan (and Cessna 337 Skymaster). As a Detection Pilot, you will conduct VFR patrols in search of lightning and human-caused wildfires across Northern Ontario. Aerial fire detection plays a critical role in the government’s wildfire management strategy to help ensure wildfires are found early when they are still small enough to be controlled. Your Qualifications:
- Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License (or greater) and Multi-Engine Rating
- Category 1 Medical
- 1,000 Hours Total Time
- 500 Hours Pilot in Command Time
Preferred Candidates would have:
- 100 Hours Turbine Time
- Previous experience on the C208
- Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating
Why join MAG Aerospace Canada?
-
$2,500 Signing Bonus (Paid upon completion of PPC).
-
$2,500 Performance Bonus (Paid upon completion of contract).
-
Paid accommodation.
-
Per diems paid when off base for assignment.
-
Monthly Cell Phone Allowance.
-
No training bond.
-
Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity.
-
Gym Reimbursement upon meeting eligibility and according to policy.
-
Mission driven and purposeful work environment.
About MAG Aerospace Canada:
-
Prestigious History: Join a company with a deep-rooted history in the aviation industry, originally providing aerial crop dusting and expanding to crucial services like Aerial Fire Management and Air Charter.
-
Impactful Work: Be part of a team that has responded to over 8,000 wildfires and currently protects over 55 million hectares, significantly impacting safety and environmental preservation. MAG works for the Governments of Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec.
-
Diverse Services: Engage in varied and meaningful work, from Aerial Fire Management to Airborne Imagery, and Air Charter. For more information, check us out at https://www.magaero.ca/
**How to apply:**Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at careers@magaero.ca
MAG Aerospace Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
About MAG Aerospace Canada
MAG Aerospace Canada is a specialty aviation company that has been active in the Canadian aviation industry for over 65 years. We provide real-time situational awareness to Wildfire and Emergency Response Agencies through Aerial Wildfire Detection, Air Tactical (Birddog), and Manned ISR & Imagery services. Our Charter division is home to some of Canada's most experienced King Air pilots and operate under long-term contract for Court Air Charter services in Northern Ontario. Our Flight Training division based in Sudbury, Ontario offers a wide range of aviation training programs and specializes in Flight Instructor Rating and Air Cadet training.
From instructing Air Cadets in a fast-paced training program to directing waterbombers over a wildfire, every day is unique at MAG Canada. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected. If this sounds like you, apply today.