Fire Management Captain

Wildfire Aviation Team Captain

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.

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