How can I decame in a tankerpilot?

[junior_man]

They get paid, no volunteers.

Used to require a fair bit of flight time and mechanics ratings.

Never heard of a school for it, but you could always ask some of the operators what they are looking for.

http://www.butleraircraft.com/aboutus.html

California info at:

http://www.fire.ca.gov/php/about_aviation_history.php listings of who has the fire contracts.