Posted 9 days ago
Aerial Firefighting Pilot
@ Conair Group Inc.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Overview
Conair Group Inc. is hiring experienced pilots for its 2027 aerial firefighting season and beyond. The role involves flying airtankers on firefighting missions domestically and internationally, including in mountainous terrain, with regular training and strict safety protocols. The posting requires a Canadian ATPL preferred, minimum flight-hour thresholds and a Category 1 medical certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Operate Conair airtankers on firefighting missions in Canada and internationally
- Fly safely and precisely in challenging conditions, including mountainous terrain
- Take part in regular training and follow safety and operational protocols
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2,000 total flight hours and 1,000 PIC hours
- At least 250 hours flying in mountainous terrain
- Canadian ATPL preferred; CPL considered only with extraordinary experience
- Category 1 Medical Certificate
- Recent flying experience within the last 12 months
- Canadian citizen or legal right to work in Canada, able to obtain work visas
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: frequent · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | ATPL, CPL, Category 1 Medical Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Conair Group Inc.
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Protecting Our World
Full company description
For over 50 years Conair Group Inc. (Conair) has led the aerial firefighting industry, supporting government agencies with the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing fleet in the world, operating in Canada, the US, Australia and France. A skilled team of 350 professionals equips the company’s 70 aircraft with the latest tools and technology, going above and beyond to ensure aircraft are ready to dispatch when needed to respond to wildfires. With a focus on safety, Conair offers pilots a specialized Training + Tactics Centre, the only one in the world of its kind, providing access to simulators that produce successful missions in real world operations. Conair’s versatile fleet includes Bird Dogs, Land-Based Airtankers and Amphibious Aircraft. The newest airtanker is the Dash 8-400AT, with a 10,000 litre capacity to drop suppressant over diverse geography. The airtanker is converted at Conair's hangars in Abbotsford at a pace of one every 75 days. Offering a depth of resources, Conair provides wildfire agency partners the full advantage of economies of scale when enhancing, modernizing, or outsourcing operational support for their aerial firefighting resources. Conair provides aircraft for purchase, lease or contract, offering specialized services including engineering, flight operations and fleet maintenance related to aerial firefighting. We incorporate four values into everything we do and base all of our corporate decisions and actions on these fundamentals: • Supporting each other • Refining our safety practices • Improving service to our customers • Being accountable for our commitments. Individually and collectively, we are accountable for our performance, the delivery of our commitments and the results delivered to our customers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,729
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 280
- Reported office locations
- 1510 Tower Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5, CA
- Business categories
- Air Transportation
- Public Safety
- Aerospace
- Other recorded names
- Conair Group Inc.
- Conair Aerial Firefighting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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For over 50 years Conair Group Inc. (Conair) has led the aerial firefighting industry, supporting government agencies with the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing fleet in the world, operating in Canada, the US, Australia and France. A skilled team of 350 professionals equips the company’s 70 aircraft with the latest tools and technology, going above and beyond to ensure aircraft are ready to dispatch when needed…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Abbotsford, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 80 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with a reputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 16 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.
We are currently seeking experienced pilots to join our team for the upcoming 2027 season and beyond.
What You Can Expect:
As a pilot at Conair, you will be part of a dynamic team, using your skills to protect communities from wildfires. We offer a supportive environment focused on safety, teamwork, and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate Conair aircraft in 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.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or have the legal right to work in Canada.
- Ability to obtain necessary work visas for international firefighting assignments.
- Possess a valid Canadian Driver’s License and Passport.
- Commit to residing in Canada during the fire season.
- A valid Canadian ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) preferred, applicants with a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) only considered if overall experience is extraordinary and close to achieving the ATPL
- Able to obtain a Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate.
- Minimum of 2,000 hours total flight time.
- Minimum of 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) experience.
- At least 250 hours of flying in mountainous terrain.
- Recent flying experience within the last 12 months.
Additional Qualifications for Specific Aircraft:
For seaplane or tailwheel aircraft positions:
- 500 hours PIC on seaplane in a commercial operation, or
- 200 hours on certified tailwheel aircraft.
Please note, a lack of seaplane or tailwheel experience will not preclude other applicants from consideration.
How to Apply:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through the Conair Careers Page, including an updated resume.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
***Must be legally entitled to work in Canada***
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