Prior tailwheel experience on aircraft with a MGTOW of greater than 8,000 lbs (3,500 kg) is required
Preferred time
Prior experience flying Air Tractors is an asset
Operational experience with aerial fire fighting and/or aerial application is an asset
License req.
CPL
Open to Lic. Holders
TCCA
Medical
Class 2
ICAO ELP level
4
Covid-19 vaccination
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
Not provided
Additional requirements
Valid Passport for entry in the U.S.
Flexibility to work in a team in an onsite airbase and camp environment.
Preferred
Situational Awareness: The ability to perceive, comprehend, and anticipate rapidly changing flight environments.
Decisive Judgment: Making sound, timely decisions under pressure, even with incomplete information.
Calm Under Pressure: Maintaining composure and clarity in high-stress scenarios, ensuring safety and mission focus.
Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of aircraft and application systems paired with the skill to apply that knowledge seamlessly.
Leadership and Communication: Inspiring trust and coordination among fellow crew through clear, confident communication.
Adaptability: Responding swiftly and effectively to unexpected challenges, from mechanical issues, program or weather anomalies.
Work conditions
Schedule and workload
Our season begins in mid-April and runs through to early October, normally providing 120 working days in the contract season. Our schedule follows a rotation of 15 days on, 6 days off with 12 hours worked per day. Pilots can expect to fly between 60 and 100 hours per season, depending on fire indices and program size.
Compensation and benefits
Insurance - Dental
Insurance - Medical
RRSP
Summary
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package (Health, drug and Dental - Blue Cross, Life Insurance and Company matching RRSP which is paid biweekly in the form of a base salary, with additional year-end bonuses for flight time ($100/hour) and application quality ($2/hectare). The hourly wage offered will range between $53.05/hour and $81/hour.
Equal opportunity employer
JD Irving is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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