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Dash 8 Airtanker Line Pilot – Aerial Firefighting

Dash 8 Airtanker Line Pilot – Aerial Firefighting

Join Metrea’s aerial firefighting team as a Dash 8 Line Pilot. You’ll execute low‑level, multi‑mission airtanker operations delivering long‑term retardant where it matters most—safely, tactically, and as part of a high‑performing multi‑crew.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: Aerial firefighting; multi‑engine, low‑level tactical retardant delivery
  • Aircraft: DHC‑8 (Dash 8)
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided
  • Reporting to: Aerial Firefighting Head of Flight Operations
  • Licenses: CPL with IR and ME (FAA or EASA)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Eligibility: Capable of receiving a Canadian Foreign License Validation Certificate
  • Language: Exceptional English proficiency (spoken and written)

✈️ Your mission

As an AFF Line Pilot, you will ensure safe, effective, and efficient airtanker missions in demanding, time‑critical environments.

  • Conduct multi‑crew, low‑level tactical operations delivering long‑term retardant.
  • Plan flights, brief crew, and complete thorough pre‑flight and post‑flight checks.
  • Coordinate with company schedulers, clients, aircrew, and ATC to execute missions.
  • Contribute to the development and continuous refinement of SOPs and TTPs.
  • Participate in Metrea’s Aviation Safety and Management System.
  • Uphold Metrea’s core values and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain confidentiality, composure, and sound judgment in high‑stress scenarios.
  • Adapt to evolving conditions, locations, and operational requirements.

🧭 What you’ll fly and how you’ll operate

  • Platform: DHC‑8 (Dash 8) airtanker; multi‑engine, multi‑crew.
  • Profile: Low‑level tactical operations with long‑term retardant application.
  • Experience valued: DHC‑8 tactical and low‑level time is highly desirable.
  • Training: Type rating not required; comprehensive training provided.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • PIC time: 500 hours (including at least 100 hours PIC in the last 12 months)
  • Aerial firefighting: More than 200 hours in an aerial firefighting capacity
  • Night / Instrument: 100 hours night and 75 hours instrument
  • Licenses: CPL with IR and ME — FAA or EASA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English: Exceptional proficiency, spoken and written
  • Eligibility: Able to receive a Canadian Foreign License Validation Certificate
  • Training readiness: Able to complete company flight training and demonstrate role proficiency
  • Professional qualities: Team‑oriented, detail‑driven, discreet, and comfortable working with limited supervision

🌟 Preferred experience

  • Previous AFF experience on large turboprops (e.g., DHC‑8 or similar) delivering retardant.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you’re motivated by meaningful flying and excel in fast‑paced operations, we’d like to hear from you. Submit your application and flight log highlights to our recruiting team.

Candidates must meet all regulatory requirements and successfully complete company training.

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