Seasonal Pilots —

Forest Protection Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Commercial pilot license

Recent flight experience

English communication

Criminal Record Check (ability to obt)

Job description

Important: This company has strict nationality & Licence requirements
Do not apply and do not contact the carrier unless you meet their restrictions

Seasonal -- April to September 2027

Seasonal -- April to September 2027 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 impactprotecting 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Air Tractor AT802 - Taildragger/On Wheels

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

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

TOP EMPLOYER

FPL's priority is to create a safe and supportive workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

We have proudly been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers in 2024 and 2026.

Restrictions

* Must hold Transport Canada Licence, Medical
* Must have legal right to live/work in Canada
* No Foreign Pilot Visas or Sponsorships