Position Title: Birddog Pilot – 2024 Fire Season
Employment Type: Full-time Seasonal Contract
Location: Various throughout Ontario
Your Responsibilities:
As Pilot-in-Command of an Aero Commander 500 or 690, you will:
- Work closely with an Air Attack Officer to manage the busy airspace over a wildfire
- Help coordinate air tankers, helicopters, and ground crews in support of wildfire suppression efforts
- Work from your assigned base (along with air tanker packages) during normal conditions but may be deployed across Canada or the United States to support escalated fire activity in other regions.
Your Qualifications:
- Transport Canada CPL and Multi-Engine Rating (ATPL preferred)
- Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating
- 2,000+ Hours Total Time
- 300+ Hours Multi-Engine PIC
- 250+ Hours on Turbine
- Previous Birddog experience or time on AC50 or AC69 an asset
Why join MAG Aerospace Canada?
- No training bond
- Paid accommodations
- Per diems paid when off base
- Retention bonus at end of contract
- Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity
- Group Health Benefits starting in 2nd season with MAG
- Group RRSP with company percentage match starting in 2nd season with MAG
About MAG Aerospace Canada:
MAG has been active in the Canadian aviation industry since it was founded in 1950 and is a premier supplier of special-mission aircraft. We are a key supplier of Aerial Fire Detection and Airspace Management (Birddog) Services in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. MAG Aerospace is a global leader in manned and unmanned airborne imagery and surveillance operating on 5 continents and 20 countries worldwide.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and completed Pilot Application Form. The form can be found on www.magaero.ca/careers. Send both to careers@magaero.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
MAG Aerospace Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Job Type: Seasonal
Work Location: In person