Airtanker Pilot – Wildfire Suppression

Pilot Assessments; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conair is seeking highly qualified pilots to operate airtankers on wildfire suppression missions in Canada and abroad. You will fly precise profiles in challenging terrain, adhere to SOPs, and maintain currency through ongoing training.

The role requires meeting strict licensing, medical, and flight-time prerequisites, with opportunities across various aircraft types during fire seasons in Canada.

Qualifications

• Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Residency in Canada during the fire season.
• ATPL preferred; CPL near ATPL considered.
• Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum flight time: 2,000 hours total time; 1,000 hours PIC; 250 hours mountainous terrain; recent flight within 12 months.
• Seaplane/Tailwheel: 500 hours PIC on seaplane or 200 hours tailwheel for roles; not a showstopper for other roles.
• Valid Canadian driver’s licence and passport.

Responsibilities

• Operate Conair airtankers on wildfire suppression missions in Canada and abroad.
• Fly safe, precise profiles in complex terrain and variable conditions.
• Adhere to strict SOPs, safety management systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in initial and recurrent training to maintain currency and proficiency.

Skills

Airmanship

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Decision making under pressure

Education

ATPL preferred; CPL near ATPL considered

Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

The mission

Join a purpose-driven flight crew that delivers decisive aerial support when it matters most. You’ll execute low-level, high-precision drops in challenging environments—including mountainous terrain—while upholding Conair’s rigorous safety and operational standards.

What you’ll do

• Operate Conair airtankers on wildfire suppression missions in Canada and abroad.
• Fly safe, precise profiles in complex terrain and variable conditions.
• Adhere to strict SOPs, safety management systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in initial and recurrent training to maintain currency and proficiency.

What you bring

• Right to work: Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada; able to obtain visas for international assignments.
• Residency: Willing to reside in Canada during the fire season.
• Licensing: Canadian ATPL preferred; exceptional CPL holders close to ATPL considered.
• Medical: Eligible for a Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum flight time: 2,000 hours total time; 1,000 hours PIC; 250 hours in mountainous terrain; recent flight experience within the last 12 months.
• Seaplane/Tailwheel (role-dependent): For seaplane or tailwheel aircraft positions, either 500 hours PIC on seaplane in a commercial operation or 200 hours on certified tailwheel aircraft is sought; lack of this experience will not preclude consideration for other roles.
• Documents: Valid Canadian driver’s licence and passport.

Safety & standards

• Maintain disciplined airmanship and precision in all phases of flight.
• Champion Conair’s safety culture, procedures, and continuous improvement practices.