Air Tactical Pilot

About the role

Amentum is recruiting an Air Tactical Pilot to staff an air tactical platform at an assigned Cal Fire base on an assigned duty schedule. The pilot must live within 45 minutes of the assigned Air Attack Base and act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of the assigned aircraft.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of the assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
• Work in cohesion with assigned Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
• Respond to assigned dispatches and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification.
• Follow assigned Air Attack Base policies and procedures, Cal Fire 8300 policy and procedure, and the Amentum General Operations Manual.
• Behave professionally in line with Amentum standards.

Required profile

• Minimum PIC experience: airplane 1,800 hours, multi-engine airplane 800 hours, mountain terrain 200 hours, instrument total 75 hours, instrument actual 50 hours, night 100 hours, make and model to fly 10 hours.
• One of the following: aerial firefighting (PIC or co-pilot) 500 hours, AME over 6,000 lbs 100 hours, AME over 12,500 lbs 50 hours, or turbine-powered AME 50 hours.
• Class 2 FAA medical certificate with EKG (age 40+).

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $167.08, with starting pay depending on geography, skills, education and experience.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid transportation.
• Paid time off and sick leave, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan and pet insurance.