Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Aerial Applicator- Spray Pilot (AT802)

Company Name: Forest Protection Limited


Address: 2502 Route 102 Highway, Fredericton (Lincoln), New Brunswick E3B 7E6


Term: Seasonal (

1 May 2025- 20 July 2025

)



Forest Protection Limited is inviting applications for seasonal spray pilots for the 2025 season running from 1 May 2025 to 20 July 2025. Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, pilots will operate during the spray season and fulfill the following tasks:

:

Safely Pilot the Air Tractor AT802 aircraft during spray operations in New Brunswick and Newfoundland, on deployment to other jurisdictions, and on aerial application projects, as required.

Operate assigned aircraft and perform all key job duties and other tasks in accordance with FPL's Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures Adhere to instructions issued from the base manager when assigned to aerial application projects. Complete required preflight and postflight paperwork in a timely manner and report all items requiring maintenance as soon as possible. Maintain cleanliness of the aircraft.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have:

Commercial Pilot License-Fixed wing Valid Aerial Applicators license Minimum 1500 Hours total time Minimum 500 hours on type or similar platform, i.e. AT502, AT602

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must:

Be legally permitted to work in Canada in the Federal Aviation sector Hold a Canadian Commercial Pilot - Fixed Wing license or the Transport Canada-recognized international equivalent. Hold a Canadian Category 1 medical certificate. Have flying experience within the last 12 months. Successfully complete FPL ground and flight training program, including a pilot competency check. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.


Be capable of obtaining a clean Criminal Background Check. Hold a valid Canadian driver license or a federally recognized international license. Capable of obtaining a clean Driver Abstract. Hold a passport valid for at least 30 days after the end of any employment. Have a modern smartphone with an up-to-date operating system capable of running secure company communication apps, as well as a laptop or device capable of accessing email and suitable for reading small print, such as for exams Have CSA approved footwear

BENEFITS OF FLYING WITH FOREST PROTECTION

Competitive salary & flight pay Robust initial training program Modern fleet AT-802 with state-of-the-art avionics

ABOUT US

Established in 1952, Forest Protection Limited (FPL) is the largest 702 aerial operator in eastern Canada. Our core mission is to protect and preserve the forests that sustain us. As a leader in full-spectrum forest health management, FPL excels in aerial firefighting and forest management. Learn more about us: www.fpltd.ca

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Please submit your resume for consideration here.



Resumes should be chronological, specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time jobs.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Jeanette Garland at JGarland@fpltd.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

We thank all those who apply. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.