Position Title

Fire Detection Pilot (C208) – 2026 Fire Season

Employment Type

Full Time, Seasonal Contract

Location

Dryden, Ontario

Role of a Fire Detection Pilot

Detection Pilots support our Fire and Survey contracts and act as Pilot-In-Command of the Cessna 208 Caravan (and Cessna 337 Skymaster). As a Detection Pilot, you will conduct VFR patrols in search of lightning and human‑caused wildfires across Northern Ontario. Aerial fire detection plays a critical role in the government’s wildfire management strategy to help ensure wildfires are found early when they are still small enough to be controlled.

Your Qualifications

• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License (or greater) and Multi-Engine Rating
• Category 1 Medical
• 1,000 Hours Total Time
• 500 Hours Pilot in Command Time

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