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Air Tactical Pilot

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $151.89
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
short-term disability insurance
Paid transportation
Paid Time Off
Paid sick leave

Job Description

Amentum is a global provider of integrated services and solutions, specializing in mission-critical support to government and commercial customers. With a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence, Amentum delivers specialized expertise in areas such as defense, aerospace, and emergency response. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to complex projects around the world.

This particular role is as an Air Tactical Pilot at a designated Cal Fire Air Attack Base. The position involves the critical responsibility of serving as the Pilot in Command (PIC... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum PIC experience hours as specified
  • Reside within 45 minutes of assigned Air Attack Base
  • Be able to act as Pilot in Command
  • Comply with all Cal Fire and Amentum policies and procedures
  • Ability to respond to dispatches and be airborne within 15 minutes
  • Maintain professional conduct in accordance with Amentum standards
  • Possess Class 2 FAA Medical Certificate with EKG if age 40 or older

Job Qualifications

  • Hold required PIC experience hours including 1,800 hours for airplane and 800 hours for multi-engine airplane
  • Possess at least 200 hours of mountain flying experience
  • Maintain minimum 75 hours of instrument time including 50 hours actual
  • Have at least 100 hours of night flying experience
  • Have 10 hours on make and model to be flown
  • Have 500 hours of aerial firefighting experience as PIC or co-pilot
  • Maintain 100 hours on AME aircraft over 6,000 lbs
  • Have 50 hours on AME aircraft over 12,500 lbs
  • Possess 50 hours on AME turbine powered aircraft
  • Hold a Class 2 FAA Medical Certificate with EKG if age 40 or older

Job Duties

  • Staff air tactical platform at assigned Cal Fire base on assigned duty schedule
  • Reside within 45 minutes of assigned Air Attack Base
  • Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of assigned Air Tactical aircraft
  • Work in cohesion with assigned Air Tactical Group Supervisors
  • Respond to assigned dispatches accordingly and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification
  • Act in accordance with assigned Air Attack Base policies and procedures
  • Adhere to all Cal Fire 8300 policy and procedure

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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