Airtanker Pilot – Wildfire Suppression

🧭 The mission

Join a purpose-driven flight crew that delivers decisive aerial support when it matters most. You’ll execute low-level, high-precision drops in challenging environments—including mountainous terrain—while upholding Conair’s rigorous safety and operational standards.

🧰 What you’ll do

• Operate Conair airtankers on wildfire suppression missions in Canada and abroad.
• Fly safe, precise profiles in complex terrain and variable conditions.
• Adhere to strict SOPs, safety management systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in initial and recurrent training to maintain currency and proficiency.

🌟 What you bring

• Right to work: Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada; able to obtain visas for international assignments.
• Residency: Willing to reside in Canada during the fire season.
• Licensing: Canadian ATPL preferred; exceptional CPL holders close to ATPL considered.
• Medical: Eligible for a Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate.
• Minimum flight time: 2,000 hours total time; 1,000 hours PIC; 250 hours in mountainous terrain; recent flight experience within the last 12 months.
• Seaplane/Tailwheel (role-dependent): For seaplane or tailwheel aircraft positions, either 500 hours PIC on seaplane in a commercial operation or 200 hours on certified tailwheel aircraft is sought; lack of this experience will not preclude consideration for other roles.
• Documents: Valid Canadian driver’s licence and passport.

🛡️ Safety & standards

• Maintain disciplined airmanship and precision in all phases of flight.
• Champion Conair’s safety culture, procedures, and continuous improvement practices.

📨 How to apply

Ready to make a measurable impact from the cockpit? Submit your resume and recent flight-time summary via Conair’s careers page. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Note: Availability for the 2027 fire season is required; candidates may be considered for subsequent seasons.