Fire Detection Pilot – C208

Position Title: Fire Detection Pilot (C 208) – 2025 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

Preferred Candidates would have:

• 100 Hours Turbine Time
• Previous experience on the C208
• Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating

Why join MAG Aerospace Canada?

• Paid accommodation
• Retention bonus at end of contract
• Signing bonus upon obtaining PPC
• Per diems paid when off base
• No training bond
• Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity

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 click “Apply Now” and submit your application. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]

MAG Aerospace Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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