*General Application* Pilot | AT-802 / AT-802 Fire Boss / C208 Caravan

Position Summary

The Pilot supports seasonal wildfire suppression, forest management, and aerial operations using specialized fixed-wing aircraft. The position operates as part of an air tanker team and may support national firefighting deployments and aerial application projects. Forest Protection Limited (FPL)

Schedule

• Seasonal position from April through September.
• Extended daily fire standby and long operational days may be required.
• Deployments may occur based on wildfire activity.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of an air tanker team.
• Support wildfire operations and national firefighting deployments.
• Participate in aerial application projects as applicable.
• Maintain operational readiness during fire standby periods.
• Participate in required training and in-season practice missions.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing.
• Recent flying experience within the previous 12 months.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid passport.
• Clear English communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check.
• AT-802 Fire Boss: 2,500 PIC, 1,000 Turbine, and either 200 Air Tractor or similar turbine agricultural-style aircraft hours or 500 Float Hours.
• AT-802 Wheeled: 1,500 PIC and 300 Tailwheel Hours.
• C208 Bird Dog: 2,000 PIC, 1,000 Turbine, and valid IFR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Low-level fire, agricultural, or survey experience.
• Amphibious experience for AT-802 Fire Boss.
• IFR experience for AT-802 operations.
• Air Tractor or similar turbine agricultural aircraft experience for AT-802 Wheeled.
• C208 or Garmin G1000 NXi experience for C208 Bird Dog.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Robust initial training.
• Weekly in-season practice and training.
• Modern fleet with advanced avionics.
• Flight pay.

Compensation

• $56.00–$81.00 per hour.
• Flight pay available.