Pilot Bird Dog

JOB OPPORTUNITY
SEASONAL PILOTS (SUPPORT - Birddog)
(Cessna C208 Caravan and Piper PA-60 Aerostar)
Company Name: Forest Protection Limited
Address: 2502 Route 102 Highway, Fredericton (Lincoln), New Brunswick
Term: Seasonal ( April 2025-September 2025 )
Employment Type: Full Time

Forest Protection Limited is inviting applications for seasonal birddog pilots in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for the 2025 season running from 7 April 2025 to 15 September 2025. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, pilots will operate during the wildfire season and fulfill the following tasks:
Operating a C208 or PA60, conduct bombing run safety assessments and coordinate air tanker activity around active wildfires.
Operate assigned aircraft and perform all key job duties and other tasks in accordance with FPL's Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to instructions issued by officers of the Department of Natural Resources on fire suppression or instructions from the base manager when assigned to aerial application projects.
Complete required preflight and postflight paperwork in a timely manner and report all items requiring maintenance as soon as possible.
Maintain cleanliness of the aircraft.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must:
Possess a Commercial Pilot License - Fixed wing.
Have obtained at least 3000hrs of Pilot in Command (PIC), 500hrs turbine and 500hrs multi engine.
Have a valid IFR.
Previous experience in role or familiarity in aerial suppression operations is an asset, but not required.
Experience in a Piper Aerostar, Cessna Caravan, or aircraft equipped with a Garmin G1000NXI is an asset.
Preference will be given to candidates having experience with turbine engines and low altitude operations like aerial application or fire suppression.
Operational Requirements
All applicants must:
Be legally permitted to work in Canada in the Federal Aviation sector.
Hold a Canadian Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing license or the Transport Canada-recognized international equivalent.
Hold a Canadian Category 1 medical certificate.
Have flying experience within the last 12 months.
Successfully complete FPL ground and flight training program, including a pilot competency check.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
Be capable of obtaining a clean Criminal Background Check.
Hold a valid Canadian driver license or a federally recognized international license.
Capable of obtaining a clean Driver Abstract.
Hold a passport valid for at least 30 days after the end of any employment.
Have a modern smartphone with an up-to-date operating system capable of running secure company communication apps, as well as a laptop or device capable of accessing email and suitable for reading small print, such as for exams.
Have CSA approved footwear.
Benefits Of Flying With Forest Protection
Competitive salary & flight pay.
Competitive FPL group benefits plan.
Robust initial training program with in-season weekly practice missions.
Modern fleet of Cessna C208 Caravans with state-of-the-art avionics.
About Us
Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Our core mission is to protect and preserve the forests that sustain us. As a leader in full-spectrum forest health management, FPL excels in aerial firefighting and forest management. Learn more about us: fpltd.ca
Application Details
Please submit your resume for consideration here.
FPL is hiring AT802, C208 and PA60 pilots. Visit our website to apply: Careers - Forest Protection.
Resumes should be chronological, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time jobs.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland at *** to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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