Birddog Pilot

Position Title

Birddog Pilot – 2026 Fire Season ($2,500 Signing Bonus!)

Full-time Seasonal Contract

Dryden, ON

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.

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot.

• Transport Canada CPL and Multi-Engine Rating (ATPL preferred).
• Valid Group 1 Instrument Rating.
• 2,000+ Hours Total Time.
• 300+ Hours Multi-Engine PIC.
• 250+ Hours on Turbine.
• Previous Birddog and/or AC50 or AC69 experience is an asset.

• $2,500 Signing Bonus (Paid upon completion of PPC).
• $2,500 Performance Bonus (Paid upon completion of contract).
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance.
• No training bond.
• Paid accommodations.
• Per diems paid when off base for assignment.
• Reimbursement for travel-related expenses during scheduled days off (according to policy).
• Fixed salary, not affected by periods of low activity.
• Group Health Benefits starting in 2nd season.
• Group RRSP with company percentage match starting in 2nd season.
• Gym Reimbursement upon meeting eligibility criteria.
• Mission-driven and purposeful work environment.

• Prestigious History
  :
  Join a company with a deep-rooted history in the aviation industry, originally providing aerial crop dusting and expanding to crucial services like Aerial Fire Management and Air Charter.
• Impactful Work
  :
  Be part of a team that has responded to over 8,000 wildfires and currently protects over 55 million hectares, significantly impacting safety and environmental preservation. MAG works for the Governments of Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec.
• Diverse Services
  :
  Engage in varied and meaningful work, from Aerial Fire Management to Airborne Imagery, and Air Charter. For more information, check us out at

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MAG Aerospace Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.