Pilot (Shadow)

(PA-60 Piper Aerostar and/or Cessna 208 Caravan.)

Company Name: Forest Protection Limited

Term: Seasonal (April 2025-September 2025)

Employment Type: Full Time

We are inviting applications for seasonal Pilots (Shadow) in Fredericton New Brunswick for the 2025 season running from approximately 7th April 2025 to 15th September 2025. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, pilots will operate during the wildfire season and fulfill the following tasks:

• Responsible for carrying loading crews and equipment to reload bases around New Brunswick and assisting with various loading duties as needed.
• Operate assigned aircraft in accordance with FPL’s Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform all key job duties and any other assigned by the Flight Operations Management team from time to time
• 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 pre-flight and post-flight paperwork in a timely and thorough manner
• Report all items requiring maintenance on the aircraft as soon as possible
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the aircraft at all times

Successful candidates will be expected to work in a team environment during long hours of standby throughout the forest fire season. Assigned pilots can expect to fly between 70 and 130 hours per season depending on the Fire Weather Index levels and any unforeseen circumstances. Re-positioning to other bases of operation may be required throughout the season, including short term fire suppression support to other Canadian provinces.

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, a willingness to learn, and work in a team.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must:

• Possess a Commercial Pilot License - Fixed wing and;
• Have obtained at least 1000 hours of total time and 100hrs multi-engine PIC.
• Have a valid IFR
• 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

Conditions of employment are as below:

• Legally entitled to work in Canada and are required to obtain a Criminal Record Check.
• Have a valid driver's license for travel within and outside the province.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English
• Have a valid passport
• 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 208 Caravans

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: www.fpltd.ca

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Please submit your resume by November 18, 2024, for consideration here.

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 Kayla Pickard, Executive Assistant at kpickard@fpltd.ca 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.