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Dash 8 Airtanker Line Pilot – Aerial Firefighting

✈️ Dash 8 Airtanker Line Pilot – Aerial Firefighting

Bring your precision flying and mission-first mindset to a role that directly safeguards communities and natural resources. As a Dash 8 Airtanker Line Pilot with Metrea, you will execute safe, effective, and efficient multi-mission aerial firefighting operations in a multi-crew environment. Ideal candidates have experience with multi-engine, long-term retardant application and thrive in dynamic, time-critical operations. DHC-8 tactical and low-level experience is highly desirable. You will report to the Aerial Firefighting Head of Flight Operations and play a key part in both operational flying and the continuous advancement of our SOPs, TTPs, and safety systems.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: Aerial Firefighting (Multi-crew Dash 8 Airtanker)
  • Type rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Reports to: Aerial Firefighting Head of Flight Operations

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Conduct multi-mission airtanker operations with a focus on safe, effective, and efficient long-term retardant delivery.
  • Plan and brief flights, including performance, W&B, fuel, weather, and tactical considerations for low-level operations.
  • Perform thorough pre-flight checks and coordinate closely with company schedulers, clients, and aircrew to ensure seamless mission execution.
  • Operate as part of a disciplined multi-crew team using robust CRM and SOP adherence in dynamic environments.
  • Support the development and continuous refinement of SOPs and TTPs to elevate mission effectiveness and standardization.
  • Participate actively in Metrea’s Aviation Safety and Management System and champion a strong safety culture.
  • Represent Metrea’s core values, maintain customer satisfaction, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

🧰 What you bring

  • Exceptional spoken and written English.
  • Ability to thrive with limited supervision in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing locations and mission demands.
  • Capability to complete the company flight training program and demonstrate role proficiency.
  • Strong team orientation—promotes cooperation, commitment, and mission success.
  • High integrity—able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality.
  • Calm, composed decision-making under pressure and in adverse conditions.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a dedication to service excellence.

🌟 Minimum qualifications

  • Total PIC: 500 hours
  • Aerial firefighting experience: >200 hours
  • Night: 100 hours
  • Instrument: 75 hours
  • Currency: At least 100 hours PIC within the last 12 months
  • Licences: CPL, IR, ME
  • Open to licence holders: EASA, FAA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Type rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Licence validation: Must be capable of receiving a Canadian Foreign Licence Validation Certificate

🔎 Preferred experience

  • Previous aerial firefighting experience with large aircraft—turboprop airtankers delivering retardant (DHC-8 or similar).
  • DHC-8 tactical and low-level operations experience.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you’re driven to excel in aerial firefighting and eager to advance standards, safety, and mission impact, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume/CV and licence/medical details. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps and the flight training program.

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