We're Hiring Pilots!

Our fleet of Air Tractor (AT) 802 SEATs (Single Engine Air Tankers)  provide rapid response to wildfires across North America.  Pilots must be able to respond and competently fly under challenging conditions.  Effective communication and crew coordination skills are a must.  Specific flight time requirements are:

• 1,500 hours in all aircraft 
• 1,200 hours in airplanes 
• 200 hours airplane single engine land (100 hours airplane single engine sea, if applying for SES)
• 100 hours dispensing fire retardant, water on fires, or agricultural materials OR 100 hours of documented Primary Pilot/Aircraft Commander Close Air Support (CAS) ordinance dispensing military experience, in a low-level, contour- flying or nap-of-the-earth (NOE) environment (sorties that did not descend below 500′ Above Ground Level (AGL) for CAS do not apply to this qualification), using a fixed-wing aircraft designed primarily for CAS mission profiles. 
• 25 hours in AT-802 OR 40 hours in the same make and model to be flown, including a minimum of 25 hours in scenario-based training if using CAS experience for the prior criteria. 
• 200 hours low-level flight 
• 200 hours in mountainous terrain or 100 hours after successfully graduating from a recognized mountain flying school. 
• 100 hours in airplanes in the last 12 months

Ground Support personnel are responsible for supporting aerial firefighting operations by safely operating and maintaining ground support equipment, assisting with aircraft fueling and servicing, transporting equipment and personnel, and helping maintain an organized and safe operational environment. This position requires the ability to work outdoors, adapt to changing conditions, and work effectively as part of a flight and ground crew.

• Valid Class A CDL required
• English as primary language
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass required DOT/drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to safely operate heavy trucks, trailers, and ground support equipment
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, and extended periods during fire season
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Ability to follow directions and company procedures
• Reliable, professional, and dependable
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to travel and relocate as operational needs require