Way to float jobs / aerial firefighting?
Hello!
I have been wondering what is the current path to Twin Otter float jobs for a northern european pilot since the Maldives route seems to have been closed? Earlier I was interested in a position at ECA but they required quite a bit of Twin Otter float time even for first officers. I think the requirement was around 500h. Any companies around the world where one could start flying float Twin Otter and get the rating and experience.
I am also interested in the european aerial firefighting scene. Is it possible to get a job there flying the Canadair CL-415, Air Tractor or something similar? I really do not know much about the whole aerial firefighting scene in Europe. Is it a suitable career path for a pilot who's a bit bored of the airline stuff? Canada is interesting too but I think they have plenty of their own wannabes.
I am a 4000h TT regional turboprop captain from Scandinavia. Also I have some SEP SEA-time (50h) in my pocket.