Pilot

Onbcanada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and flight pay

Competitive benefits package

Robust initial training program

In-season weekly practice and training

Job summary

Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is seeking pilots for seasonal wildfire suppression and aerial operations based in Fredericton, NB. You will fly Air Tractor AT-802 and Cessna C208 Bird Dog within a specialized aviation team, supporting provincial and national wildfire response across Canada.

You will undergo robust initial training, participate in in-season practice missions, and work with a modern fleet featuring advanced avionics.

Qualifications

• Recent flying experience within the last 12 months.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to obtain a Criminal Record Check.
• Low-level operational experience (fire suppression, Ag, survey) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with air tanker team across NB and NS.
• Support national firefighting deployments.
• Participate in aerial application projects.
• Work in a team with extended fire standby and long days depending on conditions.

Skills

Recent flying experience

Legal entitlement to work in Canada

Clear English communication

Criminal Record Check ability

Tools

Air Tractor AT-802

Cessna C208 – Bird Dog

Garmin G1000 NXi (preferred)

Job description

Fredericton, NB | Seasonal (April-September) | Reports to Chief Pilot

• Air Tractor AT-802

Fly 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 DO

• Work 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 BRING

REQUIREMENTS

• Recent flying experience within the previous 12 months
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• A valid driver's license
• The ability to communicate clearly in English
• The ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check
• Low-level operational experience (fire suppression, Ag, survey) is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2,500 hours PIC
• 1,000 hours turbine
• 200 hours in an Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural-style aircraft, or 500 hours float experience
• Amphibious experience is an asset
• Valid IFR is an asset

AT-802 - Wheeled

• 1,500 hours PIC
• 300 hours tailwheel
• Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural aircraft experience is an asset
• Valid IFR is an asset

Cessna C208 – Bird Dog

• 2,000 hours PIC
• 1,000 hours turbine
• Valid IFR
• Experience in a Cessna C208 or aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and flight pay
• Competitive benefits package
• Robust initial training program
• In-season weekly practice and training missions
• Modern fleet with state-of-the‑art avionics
• The opportunity to grow your aviation experience while making an impact

ABOUT FPL

Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited is a Canadian aviation and forest management organization headquartered in Fredericton, New 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 & Accommodation

FPL 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 [e-mail] 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 .