Seasonal Air Tractor Pilots: APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2022
The successful candidate will possess:
* CDN Commercial Pilot Licence – Fixed Wing (IFR),
* have obtained at least 2000 hours of pilot in command and 300 hours tailwheel
* have experience with turbine engines and low altitude operations.
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Forest Protection Limited is seeking talent for seasonal pilots in Fredericton for the 2022 season from April to September. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the pilot will operate during the wildfire and aerial application season and fulfill the following tasks:
– Operate assigned aircraft in accordance with FPL’s Company Operations – Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
– Carry out all duties assigned by the Flight Operations Management team.
– Adhere to instructions issued by officers of the Department of Natural – Resources on fire suppression and by FPL management on aerial application operations.
– Complete required pre-flight and post-flight paperwork in a timely manner.
– Report all items requiring maintenance on the aircraft as soon as possible.
– Be responsible for the cleanliness of the aircraft at all times, including occasional aircraft wash and wax.
Successful candidates will be expected to work in a team environment during long hours of standby throughout the forest fire season as well as on a split shift during aerial treatment operations. Assigned pilots can expect to fly between 70 and 130 hours per season depending on the fire index levels and any unforeseen circumstances.
The fire season will see AT802 pilots on standby for fire suppression missions on a daily basis, depending on the Fire Weather Index. During the month of June and July, they may be assigned to aerial treatment operations in New Brunswick and/or Newfoundland. PA-60 Aerostar pilots will be assigned to fire patrol, aerial survey and/or fire suppression support duties on standby or on a scheduled basis. Re-positioning to other bases of operation may be required throughout the season.
Ideal candidates will be elite multitaskers who understand fire behavior and suppression tactics, demonstrate a high level of effective communication, discipline, sound decision-making skills, teamwork, a willingness to learn, and sociability.