Aerial Firefighting Pilot

Conair Aerial Firefighting; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair Aerial Firefighting seeks experienced pilots for the 2025 season and beyond. As part of a dynamic team, you will operate specialized aircraft to combat wildfires, ensuring safety and precision. Candidates must hold a valid Canadian ATPL, with significant flying experience especially in mountainous terrain. A commitment to safety and teamwork is crucial in this operational role.

Qualifications

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or have legal right to work in Canada.
• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time, with 1,000 hours PIC.
• Recent flying experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft in firefighting missions both domestically and internationally.
• Participate in regular training and adhere to all safety protocols.
• Ensure safe and efficient flying in challenging conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Protocol Compliance

Mountainous Terrain Flying

Education

Canadian ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License)

Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

Join Conair, a Leader in Aerial Firefighting Operations for Over 50 Years!

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, USA and Australia. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.

We are currently seeking experienced pilots to join our team for the upcoming 2025 season and beyond.

What You Can Expect:

As a pilot at Conair, you will be part of a dynamic team, using your skills to protect communities from wildfires. We offer a supportive environment focused on safety, teamwork, and personal growth.

Location - Abbotsford, BC, Canada is our home base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Conair aircraft in firefighting missions both domestically and internationally.
• Ensure safe, precise, and efficient flying in challenging conditions, including mountainous terrain.
• Participate in regular training and adhere to all safety and operational protocols.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or have the legal right to work in Canada.
• Ability to obtain necessary work visas for international firefighting assignments.
• Possess a valid Canadian Driver’s License and Passport.
• Commit to residing in Canada during the fire season.
• Hold a valid Canadian ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License).
• Able to obtain a Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum of 2,000 hours total flight time.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) experience.
• At least 250 hours of flying in mountainous terrain.
• Recent flying experience within the last 12 months.

Additional Qualifications for Specific Aircraft:

For seaplane or tailwheel aircraft positions:

• 500 hours PIC on seaplane in a commercial operation, or
• 200 hours on certified tailwheel aircraft.

Please note, a lack of seaplane or tailwheel experience will not preclude other applicants from consideration.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through the Conair Careers Page, including an updated resume.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Do you currently have the legal ability to work in Canada? (ie. citizenship, permanent residency, valid work permit)*

Are you restricted from travelling to another country or from getting a work visa/permit?*

Do you hold a valid Canadian Driver's License

Do you currently have a valid Canadian passport?*

Will you commit to occupy a residence within Canada during the Canadian fire fighting season?

Do you have a Canadian Pilot License?

What is your current Pilot License?*

Do you currently have a valid Canadian Class 1 Medical?*

Total Flight Time (hours)*

Total PIC Time (hours)*

Total Multi Time (hours)*

Total Multi-engine PIC (hours)*

Total Multi-engine PIC 2 crew (hours)*

Total PIC Seaplane in a commercial operation (hours)*

Total PIC in certified tail wheel aircraft (hours)*

Total time in mountainous areas (hours)*

Have you even been convicted of an offence for which you have not been pardoned?*

Have you applied to Conair in the past?*

How did you hear about the job posting?* Indeed Conair Career Website Linkedin AV Canada Pilot Career Center Aerojobs.net Friends/Family Other