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Metrea Aerospace

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Home-Based

Firefighting Line Pilot - Dash 8

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DE HAVILLAND DASH 8

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

PIC time

500 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

Flying experience in an aerial firefighting capacity (>200 hours)
100 hours night time and 75 hours instrument.

Preferred time

Previous experience in AFF with large aircraft, especially turbo prop experience (DHC-8 or similar) delivering retardant is advantageous.

Currency

At least 100 hours PIC within the last twelve months

License req.

CPL, IR, ME

Open to Lic. Holders

EASA, FAA

Medical

Class 1

Additional requirements

Must be capable of receiving a Canadian Foreign License Validation Certificate.
Exceptional proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited supervision.
Must be able to complete Flight training program, demonstrating proficiency with job requirements.
Maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the company.
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out a mission.
Must possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, locations, and work responsibilities.
Promotes organizational mission and goals and shows the way to achieve them.
Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing missions/tasks.
Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.

Preferred

Fluency in other languages is desirable.

Job description

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Line Pilots to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerial firefighting, specifically in multi-engine long-term retardant application. DHC-8 tactical and low-level experience is highly desirable. They will be responsible for safe, effective, efficient multi mission airtanker operations in a multi-crew environment. AFF Line Pilots report to the Aerial Firefighting Head of Flight Operations.

This role is also responsible for flight planning, conducting aircraft pre-flight checks, and coordinating with company schedulers, clients, and aircrew to facilitate trip execution and operations.

In addition to flying, AFF Line Pilots support development and continuous refinement of SOPs and TTPs, participate in Metrea’s Aviation Safety and Management System, and represent Metrea’s core values to coworkers and customers.

Compensation and benefits

Insurance - Dental

Insurance - Medical

Insurance - Vision

Parental Leave

Pension Fund

Summary

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually
Medical insurance options
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan eligibility
Parental leave

Equal opportunity employer

Metrea Aerospace 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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United States | Home-Based

HB - Home-Based

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