Chief Pilot — Fire Boss Operations & Training (AT-802/802A)

✈️ What you’ll lead

• Overall responsibility for AFT&L Fire Boss flight operations and training programs on the AT-802/802A platform.
• Ownership of pilot qualifications, staffing availability, course curricula, service-quality standards, and flight-safety programs.
• Delivery of flight instruction, pilot services, and pilot-management oversight to internal teams and external customers.
• Support for Fire Boss aircraft sales, including mission profiles, program information, and customer briefings.
• Coordination of contract resources and nurturing long-term customer relationships.

🧭 Core flight and test responsibilities

• Provide customer flight services, including ferrying aircraft from Wipaire or other locations to customer destinations.
• Maintain operational currency across Wipaire-owned/maintained aircraft and external-client aircraft.
• Conduct flight and test work in compliance with applicable FAA regulations and AFT&L syllabi, under VFR or IFR as appropriate.
• File instrument flight plans when appropriate; coordinate with ATC, ground crews, and crew members.
• Execute safe evaluations, including operations in adverse weather when required; respond to and report emergencies and malfunctions.
• Verify passenger/cargo distribution and fuel against weight-and-balance specifications.
• Record flight times, cycles, distances, and fuel consumption; complete all required test-flight documentation for aircraft released from maintenance or engineering test flights.

🧰 Training and curriculum development

• Develop and maintain aircraft-specific client training: course syllabi, classroom presentations, computer-based training, reference handouts, and simulator programs.
• Establish course curricula, service-quality benchmarks, and flight-safety programs tailored to Fire Boss operations.
• Quote and schedule lessons and test flights; deliver ground training on aircraft systems, amphibious-aircraft operations, and aerial firefighting techniques.
• Provide flight instruction in aircraft characteristics, amphibious and seaplane operations, water scooping and dropping, and aerial firefighting procedures.
• Issue client endorsements, currency training, insurance check-outs, Flight Reviews, and IPCs for approved company pilots.

👥 Pilot staffing and oversight

• Ensure adequate pilot coverage for internal departments and external customers.
• Assign work in priority order: Fire Boss Chief Pilot or AFT&L pilot first; internal secondary resources next; then contract resources as needed.
• Maintain client endorsements, currency training, and insurance check-outs for pilots approved to fly for the company.
• Coordinate contract resources in partnership with Human Resources.

📋 Operating standards and compliance

• Operate under all applicable FAA regulations and AFT&L training syllabi.
• Ensure VFR/IFR compliance as appropriate; file instrument flight plans when required.
• Maintain flying currency through Flight Reviews and IPCs.
• Coordinate with ATC and ground crews; report emergencies and malfunctions per company and regulatory procedures.
• Document all test flights and operational activities as required.

🌟 What you bring

• Demonstrated commitment to flight safety, training excellence, and customer service.
• Proficiency coordinating with ATC and ground crews, and managing operations to rigorous standards.
• Ability to deliver clear ground and flight instruction and to develop structured, aircraft-specific training materials.
• Readiness to maintain currency and conduct ferry and test flights in alignment with FAA requirements.
• Strong organizational skills to balance pilot staffing, scheduling, and customer needs.

Licensing/Currency: The posting specifies adherence to applicable FAA regulations and AFT&L syllabi, with currency maintained via Flight Reviews and IPCs.

💼 Benefits and perks

• Health and dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
• PTO starting at 15 days, plus holiday pay
• First-shift schedule, family-friendly atmosphere, and great teammates

Benefits subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

📨 Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about amphibious aerial firefighting and training excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your leadership, instructional expertise, and Fire Boss know-how to Wipaire AFT&L and help us elevate safety, service quality, and mission readiness for our customers worldwide.