Pilot (General Application)

PILOT

Fredericton, NB | Seasonal (April-September) | Reports to Chief Pilot

• Air Tractor AT-802 
• Air Tractor AT-802 Fire Boss 
• Cessna C208 Caravan

Fly with purpose. Protect what matters.

Join Team FPL and be part of a specialized aviation team supporting wildfire suppression, forest management and aerial operations across Canada.

WHY FLY WITH FPL?

• Fly specialized aircraft in wildfire suppression and aerial operations.
• Work with an experienced aviation team supporting provincial and national wildfire response.
• Build your skills through robust initial training and ongoing in-season practice missions.
• Operate a modern fleet equipped with advanced avionics.
• Make an impact protecting what matters most.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work as a member of an air tanker team operating in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. 
• Support national firefighting efforts during deployments to jurisdictions around Canada. 
• Participate in aerial application projects, as applicable. 

• Pilots work in a team environment that can involve extended periods of daily fire standby, long operational days and deployments depending on wildfire conditions.

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing
• Recent flying experience within the previous 12 months
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• A valid driver's license
• A valid passport
• The ability to communicate clearly in English
• The ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check
• Low-level operational experience (fire suppression, Ag, survey) is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

AT-802 - Fire Boss

• 2,500 hours PIC 
• 1,000 hours turbine
• 200 hours in an Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural-style aircraft, or 500 hours float experience
• Amphibious experience is an asset
• Valid IFR is an asset

AT-802 - Wheeled

• 1,500 hours PIC 
• 300 hours tailwheel
• Air Tractor or similar turbine-powered agricultural aircraft experience is an asset
• Valid IFR is an asset

Cessna C208 – Bird Dog

• 2,000 hours PIC
• 1,000 hours turbine
• Valid IFR
• Experience in a Cessna C208 or aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and flight pay
• Competitive benefits package

• Robust initial training program
• In-season weekly practice and training missions
• Modern fleet with state-of-the-art avionics
• The opportunity to grow your aviation experience while making an impact

ABOUT FPL

Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited is a Canadian aviation and forest management organization headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick. FPL specializes in aerial wildfire suppression and forest management, operating specialized aircraft and teams that support wildfire response and forest health programs across Canada. Our work brings together aviation, forestry, technology and operational expertise. Every team member contributes to protecting what matters.

READY TO FLY WITH FPL?

If you have the experience, skills and commitment to join a specialized aerial operations team, we want to hear from you. We review applications as we receive them. Apply as soon as possible to be considered for upcoming operational opportunities.

Accessibility & Accommodation

FPL is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland at JGarland@fpltd.ca to discuss your accommodation needs. All accommodation information will be treated confidentially.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. We will contact only candidates selected for further consideration.