Discovery Aviation Academy
Co-Op Positions
Discovery Aviation Academy (DAA) of Sudbury, Ontario announces optional Co-Op positions for Career Pilot Program.
Students in the DAA Career Pilot Program will now be given the incredible opportunity to build valuable flying experience in real world flying operations. This co-op opportunity will provide students with right-seat (co-pilot) flying experience in addition to the flight training curriculum already incorporated in the Career Pilot Program.
Fall 2012
The DAA Career Pilot Program is scheduled to begin in Fall 2012, and applications are already being accepted. Prospective students should contact Discovery Aviation Academy to learn more about this exciting pilot training program.
Sudbury, Ontario
Discovery Aviation Academy is located in Sudbury, Ontario, at the Greater Sudbury Airport (CYSB). They have a modern, 13,000 square foot facility, constructed in 2010. DAA is part of Discovery Air, a large Canadian Air Operator. DAA has a fleet of single engine and multi-engine aircraft to provide students with a wide selection of training aircraft providing a broad range of flight training options.
Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS)
Discovery Air, the parent company of Discovery Aviation Academy (DAA), operates Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS).
DAFS was recently awarded an important contract to provide six Aerial Detection Observers to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
Fire Detection Pilots – Bird Dog
In Northern Ontario, aerial fire detection is extremely important to monitor and detect forest fires in remote areas that are seldom accessed by the public. Fire Detection Pilots fly Bird Dog missions as they scout for potential forest fires.
Aerial observers provide early detection of forest fires, and the Bird Dog pilots can help provide detailed and accurate forest fire information directly to the MNR Fire Services team.
Forest Fire and Emergency Services
DAFS works directly with the MNR, and DAFS’ Fire Detection Pilots are an important and integral part of the Forest Fire and Emergency Services in Ontario.
Co-Op Opportunity
Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) will use their contract with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to provide students from DAA’s Career Pilot Program with this incredible co-op opportunity. Students enrolled in the DAA Career Pilot Program may be eligible to participate in the optional summer co-op placement.
Cessna 337 Skymaster
Co-Op Students will be given the opportunity to fly in the right seat of the Cessna 337 Skymaster. The co-op students will build time in a real world flying experience as they work as Aerial Detection Observers to help spot fires in Northern Ontario. Co-op students will fly Bird Dog missions to help spot fires and to support MNR by providing vital information needed for the timely and accurate dispatch of suppression resources to fire locations.
Video: Forest Fire Suppression Resources
Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Forest Fire and Emergency Services
Exciting Opportunity
Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS) and Discovery Aviation Academy (DAA) are providing an exciting opportunity for co-op students in their Career Pilot Program. Co-Op students will help detect forest fires in Northern Ontario. As Aerial Detection Observers, they will relay critical fire information to the MNR team to help suppress forest fires in Canada’s beautiful landscape.
This exciting opportunity will enable Career Pilot Program students to feel great about the important work they accomplish as they build valuable real-world flying experience. Co-Op students will participate in Bird Dog missions as they assist with Aerial Fire Detection by working as Aerial Detection Observers.
Discovery Air Fire Services (DAFS)
DAFS has been active in the Canadian aviation industry for over 60 years, and they are a primary supplier of airborne fire management services to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
DAA Career Pilot Program, Co-Op Opportunities
Download the DAA Career Pilot Program Co-Op Announcement for details about this incredible Co-Op opportunity. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Discovery Aviation Academy directly for more information.
Discovery Aviation Academy
Career Pilot Program
Aerial Detection Observers, Co-Op Placement
Program Manager: Jason Fogg
Email: jason.fogg@flydaa.ca
Telephone: (705) 693-3346
Website: FlyDAA.ca
Apply today!
