Position Title: Birddog Pilot (Bilingual) – 2022 Fire Season
Employment Type: Full-time Seasonal Contract
Location: Maniwaki or Val-d’Or, Québec
Your Responsibilities:
As Pilot-in-Command of an Aero Commander 500, you:
Work closely with an Air Attack Officer to manage the busy airspace over a wildfire
Help coordinate air tankers, helicopters, and ground crews in support of wildfire suppression
efforts
Work from their assigned bases (along with air tanker packages) during normal conditions but may
be deployed across Canada or the United States to support escalated fire activity in other regions.
Your Qualifications:
Must be bilingual in French and English
Transport Canada CPL and Multi-Engine Rating (ATPL preferred)
Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating
1,000+ Hours Total Time
100+ Hours Multi-Engine PIC
50+ Hours Instrument Time
Previous Birddog experience or time on AC50 an asset
Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Required
Why join MAG Aerospace Canada?
Salary up to $10K monthly
No training bond
Paid accommodations
Per diems paid when off base
Retention bonus at end of contract
Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity
Group Health Benefits
Group RRSP with company percentage match starting in 2nd season with company
About MAG Aerospace Canada:
MAG has been active in the Canadian aviation industry since it was founded in 1950 and is a premier supplier of special-mission aircraft. We are a key supplier of Aerial Fire Detection and Airspace Management (Birddog)
Services in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. MAG Aerospace is a global leader in manned and unmanned airborne imagery and surveillance operating on 5 continents and 20 countries worldwide.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and completed Pilot Application Form. The form can be found on
www.magaero.ca/careers. Send both to careers@magaero.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are
legally entitled to work in Canada. All applicants who accept an offer of employment will be required to provide
confirmation of full vaccination status of COVID-19.
MAG Aerospace Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply
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