Seasonal Air Tanker Pilot — Wildfire Suppression

Forest Protection Limited

Nova Scotia

On-site

CAD 165,000 - 248,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flight pay

Competitive benefits

Training program

Job summary

Forest Protection Limited (FPL) seeks pilots for a seasonal air tanker team supporting wildfire suppression and aerial operations across Canada. The assignment runs from April to September 2027, with deployments to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and other Canadian jurisdictions.

Join a specialized aviation team and operate a modern fleet with advanced avionics. Requirements include a valid Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing, recent flying experience, legal entitlement to work in Canada, and the

Qualifications

A valid Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing.
Recent flying experience within the previous 12 months.
Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
A valid driver's license.
A valid passport.
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.

Responsibilities

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.