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Old 03-22-2022, 10:19 PM
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ptaero
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The information John Burke and a few others have posted since the start of this thread many years ago is still valid. It helped me.

Just FYI, some contract companies have been implementing different schedules to help QOL. This varies wildly from company to company, with the typical 12 on 2 off still the norm at most contractors.

Have seen: 3 weeks on/off, 12 days on/off, 11 on 3 off. Ymmv.


Getting in the business and getting experience is what it takes. There are no short cuts. Does it help to know people? Of course, but you get to know people while you are gaining experience in fire. You get to show people whether your dedicated to the mission or just hanging out until something else comes along. It shows.


Also, the forest service has a 40%+ pilot raise going through approval process. So, if you were once interested in a government position, maybe look again as they are trying to get more competitive.


Starting season 3 in fire. The opportunities are there, most of the companies are mentioned in this thread.
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