Aerial Firefighting Pilot

Conair; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company, supporting governments worldwide for over 50 years. We seek experienced pilots to join for the 2027 season and beyond, based in Abbotsford, BC.

You will operate firefighting missions across varied terrains and participate in ongoing training to uphold safety standards. Qualified candidates bring 2,000+ total flight hours, 1,000 PIC hours, and 250 hours in mountainous terrain, with ATPL preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A valid Canadian ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) preferred, applicants with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) only considered if overall experience is extraordinary and close to achieving the ATPL.
• 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).
• At least 250 hours of flying in mountainous terrain.
• Recent flying experience within the last 12 months.
• For seaplane or tailwheel aircraft positions: 500 hours PIC on seaplane in a commercial operation, or 200 hours on certified tailwheel aircraft.

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.

Skills

2,000 hours total flight time

1,000 hours PIC

250 hours mountainous terrain

Recent flying within 12 months

Canadian work rights

Visas for international assignments

Education

ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License)

Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 80 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 16 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, the US, Australia and France. 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 2027 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.

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.
• A valid Canadian ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) preferred, applicants with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) only considered if overall experience is extraordinary and close to achieving the ATPL
• 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.

***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada***

1510 Tower St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, Canada