About This Role
Conair Group Inc., the world's largest privately owned fixed-wing aerial firefighting company, is seeking experienced pilots in Abbotsford, BC for its 2027 fire season and beyond. Pilots operate Conair airtankers on wildfire suppression missions in Canada and internationally, flying precisely and safely in challenging conditions including mountainous terrain, while adhering to strict safety and operational protocols.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate Conair aircraft on firefighting missions both domestically and internationally.
- Ensure safe, precise, and efficient flying in challenging conditions, including mountainous terrain.
- Participate in regular training and adhere to all safety and operational protocols.
Requirements
- Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the legal right to work in Canada, be able to obtain the work visas needed for international firefighting assignments, hold a valid Canadian driver's licence and passport, and commit to residing in Canada during the fire season. A valid Canadian ATPL is preferred
- holders of a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) only are considered if overall experience is extraordinary and close to achieving the ATPL. Candidates must be able to obtain a Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate. Required experience: a minimum of 2,000 hours total flight time, a minimum of 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC), at least 250 hours of flying in mountainous terrain, and recent flying experience within the last 12 months. 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
- however, a lack of seaplane or tailwheel experience will not preclude other applicants from consideration.