Position Title: Fire Detection Pilot(s) – 2022 Fire Season
Employment Type: Full Time, Seasonal Contract
Location: Geraldton, Ontario
Role of a Fire Detection Pilot:
Detection Pilots support our Fire and Survey contracts and act as Pilot-In-Command of the
Cessna 337 Skymaster or Diamond DA 42. As a Detection Pilot, you will conduct VFR patrols
in search of lightning and human-caused wildfires across Northern Ontario. Aerial fire
detection plays a critical role in the government’s wildfire management strategy to help ensure
wildfires are found early when they are still small enough to be controlled.
Your Qualifications:
Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi-Engine Rating
Category 1 Medical
Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating (Ideal but not mandatory)
1000+ Hours Total Time
100 Hours Multi-PIC (Ideal but not mandatory)
Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Required
Why join MAG Aerospace Canada?
Paid accommodation
Retention bonus at end of contract
Per diems paid when off base
No training bond
Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity
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. If unable to open, 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.