Posted 2 months ago
Pilot (General Application)
@ Forest Protection Limited
Lincoln, New Brunswick
Overview
Forest Protection Limited is hiring seasonal contract pilots for wildfire suppression and aerial operations, based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, April to September. The role flies Air Tractor AT-802 and Fire Boss and Cessna C208 Caravan aircraft in air tanker and bird dog work across Canada. The posting states a competitive salary, flight pay and a benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Fly air tanker missions for wildfire suppression
- Support national firefighting deployments across Canada
- Participate in aerial application projects
- Work in a team with daily fire standby
Requirements summary:
- Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing
- Recent flying experience within 12 months
- 2,500 PIC hours and 1,000 turbine hours for Fire Boss
- Valid IFR is an asset
- Ability to communicate clearly in English
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Schedule | day |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: frequent · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Commercial Pilot License – Fixed Wing, valid driver's license, valid passport, Criminal Record Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Forest Protection Limited
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In the air and on the ground, protecting Atlantic Canada since 1952. Excellence in aerial firefighting and application.
Full company description
Forest Protection is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Since our incorporation in 1952, it has been our mandate to preserve and protect the forests that sustain our ecosystems, communities, and economies. We are a global leader in full-spectrum forest health management. Forest Protection helps forest practitioners preserve and promote forest health through aerial firefighting, collaborative research & development, training, and aerial work. Our unique set of specializations allows us to better champion forest stewardship. We proudly tell the story of preserving and protecting forests, our longstanding legacy, and our role as leaders in forest health. We are voice for the forest industry, and we help citizens understand the complex business of aerial firefighting and forestry management practices. As industry leaders, we tell the story of innovation, professionalism, and safety within the forest management industry.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,895
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 61
- Reported office locations
- 2502 Route 102 Hwy, Lincoln, New Brunswick E3B 7E6, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Engineering
- Security
- Aerospace
- Other recorded names
- Forest Protection Limited
- Specialties
- Aerial Firefighting and Aerial Treatment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Forest Protection is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Since our incorporation in 1952, it has been our mandate to preserve and protect the forests that sustain our ecosystems, communities, and economies. We are a global leader in full-spectrum forest health management. Forest Protection helps forest practitioners preserve and promote forest health through aerial firefighting, collaborative…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Specialties | Aerial Firefighting and Aerial Treatment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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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 [email protected] 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.
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