Do You Want to be a Fire Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Pilot?

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Sharing some information that I have gained from a close friend who has been working on fires for the last couple of seasons. I have never done this myself, so keep that in mind. You can and should certainly double-check all information stated however this will give you a general idea of what you need to work on to become a SEAT pilot.

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[OMACMedicFiveZero]

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

[richardyaskiw]

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,

[miketaton]

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

[adrenalinjunky]

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.

[jamesriordan]

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!

[deethy]

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.👍🏼

[garymarch]

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.

[wagnercorrea]

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

[Random_Vince]

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

[chrisreddick]

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

[Agwings]

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.

[KowboyTwisters]

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

[jasonmelendez]

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

[richieforthewin]

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.

[Ozonerangerr]

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.

[byronconn]

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.

[matthewberg]

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

[PSriley]

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?

[vancebelchamber]

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

[PaddyPilot]

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