This is exactly what ive been looking for. Been in the fire service for the last 8 years and wanted to combine my love of wildland firefighting and aviation. Thank you

I flew a 502 for the Manitoba MNR SEAT program in 2002 and 2003 in 2004 I flew an 802 f under contract for both British Columbia and Alberta , your information sounds very accurate,

Love seeing the many facets of aviation. Great videos keep up the great work!!

Wow that was a lot of information that I had no idea about. Thank you

Love these videos!

Gees that’s a lot of requirements lol very informative thanks for sharing

So, to answer your question, yes, I’d love to be a SEAT pilot!! In fact, that’s what originally brought me to your channel, knowing that ag time is the best route to getting into a SEAT. I’ve got lots of TW time but no Ag time. I think I’m going to get into the fire side of aviation a different way however and that is by becoming an Air Attack pilot first. I’ve got to get to 135 minimums first and pick up my instrument and multi engine as well. No small feat but it’ll be a fun adventure! Thanks for putting this video together! I always look forward to your videos!

Awesome videos. Thanks

Thanks for the video im wanting to do this about half way through my ppl

Hi Tyson and Cally, I’m finding your videos very informative. Growing up with a strong affinity for country life I always had an interest in all things Ag flying, but never really discovered the ins and out until watching your very informative videos. All the best! Frank, Australia.👍🏼

Thanks for the video and yes I would love to be an aerial fire fighter.

Interesting information.

Awesome info I've been trying to find. I'm a retired structural firefighter medic... now private pilot student. I actually started years ago and had to stop. My CFI was also crop dusting here in Illinois at the time. One hell of a pilot! Sounds like I have a long road ahead lol. Who knows where it'll take me. I'm starting at age 45 so am wagering a lot... but man I love aviation and flying. I spend a lot of time studying and simming. Id rather die broke flying than rich in an office. Awesome videos. Glad I found you . Looks like a blast doing what you do now ! Quick question.. what are some ways of attaining mountain flying hours? Not too many of those in Illinois and Florida.

When I did my level 2 I actually was on a contract in Idaho for my first summer but I had to fly with a level 1 rated pilot in the other aircraft as we always went out in pairs. Got my 25 drops in so upgraded to level 1 the next year. All your other info sounds good. On a contract you can get paid overtime as well if the day is extended which was $50 an hour which we did most of the summer. That was 2-3 hours so an extra $100-$150 a day with that.

After seeing the movie Always with John Goodmen and Richard Dreyfuss when I was a kid. I have always wanted to go this direction in aviation.

Thank!!

Something not mentioned, the AT Fire Boss sets on floats, so its like flying most tricycle gear machines, while most Ag planes are conventional gear and will require a certain amount of time in tail wheel aircraft, before anybody will actually turn you loose in one.

Great video. Always wondered how to get into the fire fighting field. May be different in Canada thou

Cool helmet and good shirt.

Hello Tyson, great channel. You mentioned what the rough average might be pay wise firefighting, whats a rough number of what an active ag pilot could see working a summer season? I understand there's a lot of variables in there of course.

It’s very tough to get hired on with any of these Companies to get hired on it is very risky flying so it is the luck of the draw good luck guys

my dad had 42+ years of experience as a crop duster and over 30,000 hours

Looks like some interesting flying, would love to have a chat with you sometime if you're available!

Steven Spielberg, Holly Hunter, so beautiful, John Goodman !!!, The Platters, what a great story, Always!!!!!

Fly safe it’s been a rough few months with many mishaps across the spectrum!!

2021 is probably going to be a busy fire season out west

I don’t understand why they don’t just have a Ariel firefighting academy that teaches you how to fly and gets you the hours needed

@agaviatonadventures Are you still thinking you may want to make the jump to a SEAT or are you planning to stay flying AG?

Do you know any former military pilots who have become ag pilots? If so, do you know how well they adjusted to the flying, and how difficult it was to get into the business for them?

Would it be reasonable to work as both a fire and ag pilot throughout the year or do the seasons interfere, is it realistic that companies would allow that? I’d most likely be in California where agriculture can be year round and we regularly get pretty bad wildfires ever summer as well if that helps answer.

Hey I have a question. Have you ever heard anything from anyone about having a college degree? Does that matter at all through the SEAT pilot world?

Ah damn, wanted to do it to build time but ill already be on track for an R-ATP by then

So there are firms that take pilots with only 40 hours of relevant time and other firms that require much more time. I wonder what the motivation for the firms to operate different requirements may be and what the consequences for the pilots may be. Might those taking short time pilots be a bit cuter about instilling a sense of obligation for taking a pilot on early? I can recall decades ago hearing about commercial pilots paying for their first seat and wonder if there may be intangibles involved to get around the block the first time.

I checked into jobs with the Forest service as a pilot many years ago and remember seeing fire spotter positions. It was a pilot who flew a light plane and monitored and directed the planes doing the actual drops. I am curious if they still do that or has technology replaced that position?

How many fight hours do I need to be a ag pilot? And the answer is YES I do want to be a SEAT pilot!!!

How beneficial is it to have or be pursuing a bachelors degree? Which degrees are more valuable than others for this field?

If for instance you did not get your 20 some drops in year 1 as a level 2 pilot say 15. Then the 2nd year you got 20. Would the 2 years together allow you to go to level 1 school or does it start all over from 0 in year 2? Thank you.

Man idk what to do I want to join the aviation industry was planning to go to school at CAU but I don’t want to go the traditional major airline route rather do something useful like this but i would like to still make my current pay at my job or more if I switch industries it’s hard to decide

Great video. Do you need medical class 2 or class 1? Is there retirement age mandate?

Really interested in doing this but don’t have any experience in to do this I would need to get my pilot license

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Except for the many requirements is there a reason why you have not done it yet? Without a contract I wonder if you can do AG and Fire?

I wonder why other states don't have a aerial fire fighting fleet like california

Hey, where can I learn to become seat pilot? What is the name of the company that make this kind of training?

I'm working on it. Long road. Tanker pilots pay similar? What's your status now?

Je suis expert en épandage et en incendie sur turbo thrush . Can I help? Thank you .

You didn't explain how you can get the first 40 hours in type when you can't fly that type without insurance? 🤔

reminds me of star wars x wing haha

If I were 20 years younger, hahaha....

what do firefighter pilots do when it isn’t fire season? is there a common job that generally people do to still make money when they aren’t on a contract or is there not a need for that?

Is that average of 100-125k p.a?

It seems that so many want to be a fire pilot they are making it hard to get the job. One thing for sure, after all those flight hours and. class time, you bet your ass they are going to pay me some serious money to take on that job.

Forests black, and your pockets green

Your videos are great. But I would suggest stop making videos and talking about different subjects while working a field. There’s already so many other things watch out for and to be focused on. From ag pilot to ag pilot, I just don’t want to see anyone go down because they weren’t totally focused on the job. Save your videos and great information for the ground. Fly safe and have a good season!