"I am a Wildland Firefighter –
Aircraft Is My Tool" Lessons Learned from Air Tanker Pilot Bill Waldman For 40 eventful years, chief pilot Bill Waldman supported wildland fire suppression activities by making more than 13,000 retardant drops on fires in practically every state in this country, including Alaska and other countries like Canada, and Mexico. In this interview, Captain Waldman shares valuable insights gained from his extensive career—and provides priceless advice to pilots just beginning theirs’.