Talking to 3 Coulson Aviation Aerial Firefighting Pilots
Aerial firefighting is a tough but rewarding job. We spoke to three of the pilots working in Chile on the Chinooks and Blackhawk about why they do what they do.
Cristina
With almost a decade under her belt as a pilot, this is Cristina’s first season in aerial firefighting and she’s working on a Blackhawk.
“I do this kind of work because I love flying. So far what I’ve seen in firefighting has been great and I’m eager to keep learning and getting experience.
“The best part of my job is flying these amazing aircraft and working with a group of people that are professional and friendly.”
In a team, she said, communication is key. “We’re always taking each other into account,” she said.
Andy
Andy has worked all over the world, including Australia, and most recently across the US through the North-American fire season.
Two years into working for Coulson Aviation, he takes the challenge of operating in different countries in his stride.
“The work we do is very rewarding. I really enjoy the travel, learning about different cultures and the different scenery,” Andy said.
Colin
“Firefighting is always rewarding work. Unlike many types of work, when we are effective there is an immediate visible result,” Colin said.
“Experiencing how another culture performs that work, and getting to travel to an area I might not otherwise have visited is a bonus.”
Team members are generally working on a 21 days on and off schedule.
“When I’m home I can really relax and enjoy my time with my family. I feel really fortunate that I wound up with Coulson, they far exceed the industry standard in providing a stable schedule,” he said.
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