Birddog Pilots —

Starting at $80,000 Full‑Time Seasonal Birddog Pilot – 2026 Fire Season

Location: Dryden, ON

Salary: Starting at $80,000

As the Pilot‑in‑Command of an Aero Commander 500 or 690, you won't just be flying, you'll be leading the charge in one of the most critical roles in wildfire suppression. Your seat in the cockpit places you at the heart of the action, where precision, teamwork, and rapid response save forests, property, and lives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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