Air Tractor 802 Pilot

JD Irving · Juniper, NB, Canada

💼 Temporary 📅 Posted today Listed until 14 Dec 2026

Captain AT-802 Non Type-Rated Other

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Aircraft type

AT-802

Base

Juniper, NB, Canada

Contract

Temporary

Role

Captain

Type rating

Non Type-Rated

Employer type

Other

Min. total time

1500 hrs

Licence required

TCCA CPL

Salary

CAD 58.33–83.43 per hour

About the role

Position Summary
The Seasonal Application Pilot operates Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft for aerial application and firefighting missions. The position involves day-VFR flying, seasonal deployments, and aircraft readiness during the 2027 operating season.

Schedule

Full-time seasonal, approximately mid-April through early October 2027.
Approximately 120 working days and 60–100 flight hours per season.
Temporary deployments may be required.
Must reside at the assigned airbase during onsite duty.

Responsibilities

Operate Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft during aerial application missions.
Conduct day-VFR insecticide and herbicide spraying operations.
Perform assigned aerial firefighting missions.
Inspect aircraft and application equipment before operations.
Coordinate with ground personnel and support aircraft readiness.
Deploy to temporary operating bases when required.
Experienced pilots may support fire-response coordination and Duty Officer assignments.

Requirements

Valid Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or sponsored Canadian Foreign Licence Validation Certificate.
Valid Category 1 Medical Certificate.
Minimum 1,500 hours Fixed-Wing PIC.
ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher, or equivalent.
Valid passport and required authorization to enter the United States.
Ability to reside at the assigned airbase during onsite duty.
Availability for temporary deployments and seasonal operating schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Tailwheel experience in aircraft exceeding 8,000 pounds maximum gross takeoff weight.
Air Tractor experience.
Aerial application experience.
Aerial firefighting experience.