Gander Flight Training

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Water-Bombing Training

Gander Flight Training

Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Air Transportation, Other
Forestry, Other
Length:12 Hour(s)

Description:

The Water Bomber Pilot program will provide with indepth and first hand knowledge of the craft. The training captain on our water bomber aircraft has been in the water bombing business since 1979. Captain White has been engaged in forest fire missions in every province and every territory of Canada, as well as North Carolina and the United States. Presently flies as Captain on CL215 and has acted as training captain for several years in a multi CL215 operation. The training you will receive in GFT in the water bombing sector will be a complete ground school on forest fire applications, protection of valuables, firefighting strategies, types of fuel, and various models of forest fire suppression utilized around Canada.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and pass a medical, as well as hold a Commercial Multi IFR.
    Test Scores:

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 23, 2008