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Air Tactical Pilot – CAL FIRE Air Attack (McClellan, CA)

Air Tactical Pilot – CAL FIRE Air Attack (McClellan, CA)

Employer: Amentum
Location: McClellan, California, United States
Employment type: Full-time

Be the eyes in the sky for California’s wildland firefighting mission. Amentum is hiring an experienced Air Tactical Pilot to staff the CAL FIRE air attack base at McClellan, CA. As Pilot in Command of a multi-engine air tactical platform, you will coordinate closely with Air Tactical Group Supervisors, respond to dispatches, and launch within 15 minutes to help direct aerial firefighting operations.

✈️ Role at a glance

  • Staff the air tactical platform at the assigned CAL FIRE Air Attack Base according to the duty schedule.
  • Serve as Pilot in Command of the assigned Air Tactical aircraft, working in concert with Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGS).
  • Respond to dispatches as directed and be airborne within 15 minutes of notification.
  • Adhere to assigned base policies and procedures, all CAL FIRE 8300 policies, and Amentum General Operations Manual requirements.
  • Maintain professional conduct consistent with Amentum standards at all times.

🧰 Minimum flight experience

  • 1,800 hours Pilot in Command (airplanes)
  • 800 hours multi-engine (airplanes)
  • 200 hours in mountainous terrain
  • 75 hours total instrument time, including 50 hours actual instrument
  • 100 hours night time
  • 10 hours in the make and model to be flown

🧭 One or more of the following qualifications

  • 500 hours of aerial firefighting as PIC or co-pilot; or
  • 100 hours in AME aircraft > 6,000 lbs; or
  • 50 hours in AME aircraft > 12,500 lbs; or
  • 50 hours in AME turbine-powered aircraft

🛡️ Compliance & readiness

  • Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (EKG required for applicants age 40+).
  • Ability to meet duty schedule and operational readiness requirements.
  • Residence within 45 minutes of the assigned Air Attack Base.

🌟 Benefits

Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by employment type, location, collective bargaining agreement, or other applicable agreement.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching
  • Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid transportation
  • PTO: seven days (63 hours) after one year with the company
  • Sick leave: 14 days (126 hours)
  • Paid holidays
  • Educational reimbursement and parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options and pet insurance

📨 Ready to launch?

If you meet the minimum experience requirements and are mission-ready to support CAL FIRE operations at McClellan, we encourage you to apply.

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