$110,000–$124,000 Per Year
Aviation Industry, Code of Federal Regulations, Contract Requirements, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Firefighting, Flexible Spending Accounts, High School Diploma, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven King Air Captain to join our wildfire aviation team. In this role, you will provide safe, professional, and timely on-demand aerial firefighting operations in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft. This is a unique opportunity to serve communities in need, operate in diverse environments, and make an immediate impact during critical wildfire missions. Take a look at our mission in action: Watch the video
Why Join Us?
We know aviation professionals deserve more than just competitive pay. As a Captain with us, you'll enjoy:
- Compensation: Hourly pay, with annual potential earnings of $110,000 - $124,000+
- Full time, rotational position
- Relocation is not required
- Schedule: 14 days on, 10 days off (Schedule may vary based on operational needs)
- Training: company-paid training with no backlog delays
- Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct short notice on-demand aerial firefighting flights in an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) role based out of various bases dependent upon national firefighting needs
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of a single Pilot in Command (PIC)
- Become familiar with the mission and customer requirements and determine a plan for the execution of the mission
- Plan, brief and conduct flight operations in accordance with Part 135, company SOP and contract requirements
- Work closely with Field Technical Representatives and ground teams to ensure operational readiness and mission success
- Provide leadership, decision-making, and safety oversight in high-stakes wildfire environments
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- FAA Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating
- First or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate
- Eligibility for Interagency Pilot Qualification Card (pilot carding process)
- 1,500 hours Total Time
- 1,200 hours PIC (airplane)
- 200 hours PIC Multi-Engine Land (100 hours in last 12 months)
- 200 hours PIC in mountainous/low-level terrain (<2,500' AGL, per 14 CFR 95.11)
- 200 hours PIC Night
- 500 hours PIC Cross-Country
- 50 hours PIC actual instrument
- 75 hours PIC simulated instrument
- Ability to travel and make travel arrangements on short notice for movement from one location to another
- Strong decision-making ability under pressure
- Commitment to safety and teamwork in high-tempo operations
Preferred Qualifications
- 25 hours PIC in Beechcraft King Air 200 (10 hours in last 12 months)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel as required
- Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
- Work Schedule: 14 days on (include travel days), 10 days off
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Dynamic Aviation Group Inc