Fredericton, NB | Seasonal (April-September) | Reports to Chief PilotAir Tractor AT-802Fly 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 DOWork 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 BRINGREQUIREMENTSRecent flying experience within the previous 12 monthsLegal entitlement to work in CanadaA valid driver's licenseThe ability to communicate clearly in EnglishThe ability to obtain a Criminal Record CheckLow-level operational experience (fire suppression, Ag, survey) is an assetQUALIFICATIONS2,500 hours PIC1,000 hours turbine200 hours in an Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural-style aircraft,
or 500 hours float experienceAmphibious experience is an assetValid IFR is an assetAT-802 - Wheeled1,500 hours PIC300 hours tailwheelAir Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural aircraft experience is an assetValid IFR is an assetCessna C208 – Bird Dog2,000 hours PIC1,000 hours turbineValid IFRExperience in a Cessna C208 or aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi is preferredWHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salary and flight payCompetitive benefits packageRobust initial training programIn-season weekly practice and training missionsModern fleet with state-of-the‑art avionicsThe opportunity to grow your aviation experience while making an impactABOUT FPLEstablished in 1952, Forest Protection Limited is a Canadian aviation and forest management organization headquartered in Fredericton, Recent 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.Accessibility & AccommodationFPL 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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