CL415 - FIREFIGHTING PILOT

AERO-FLITE, INC.•Spokane, WA

2d•$81,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aero-Flite is hiring CL-415 Scooper Pilots. Take your flying career to a different kind of mission. As an Aero-Flite Pilot, you’ll fly the CL-415 in support of wildfire suppression operations, delivering water where it matters most. Bring your experience to the flight deck. Build your aerial firefighting career. Help protect communities from wildfire. As a CL - 415 Pilot, you will be part of a highly trained crew responsible for executing critical aerial firefighting missions. You will operate under Interagency standards and FAA regulations, ensuring safety, operational excellence, and mission success in dynamic and challenging environments. SUMMARY The first Officer is a carded Airtanker Pilot who acts as second in command for wildfire suppression missions operating multi-engine amphibious firefighting aircraft.

Requirements

FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with multiengine land (MEL) and multiengine sea (MES) ratings – (ATP preferred)
US Citizen or Official authorization to work in the United States, and valid Passport
3,000 hours in airplanes
1,000 hours PIC
200 hours PIC multiengine
200 hours PIC multi-crew
200 hours PIC mountainous terrain
100 hours in airplanes in preceding 12 months
75 hours actual or simulated instrument flight
FAA Class II medical certificate
Expert knowledge of off-airport, IFR, and multi-crew operations.
Expert knowledge of FAA regulations and Agency policies.
Expert knowledge of aircraft systems.
Expert knowledge of human factors and risk assessment
Knowledge of excellent customer service principles
Aeronautical Decision Making – Awareness of associated risk factors and ability to make consistent, conservative, and timely decisions.
Airmanship – Apply knowledge, experience, training, situational awareness, and discipline to command the machine to support the Pilot in Command.
Troubleshooting/Critical Thinking – Determine cause and effect through expert knowledge of aircraft systems, malfunctions, and procedures to assist abnormal operations and maintenance..
Computer Literacy – Able to use IT tools to enhance training, productivity, and situational awareness.
Technical comprehension and writing – Ability to reference and understand manuals, critically analyze relationship between OEM procedures and company SOPS, and manage maintenance discrepancy logs. MES.
Must be able to remain in stationary position for lengthy flight missions.
Must be able to move about office, hangar and aircraft without limitations.
Able to use repetitive and precisely coordinated movements to manipulate flight controls and switches for lengthy missions.
Able to ascend/descend ladders and position self to inspect and/or service equipment.
Able to support equipment up to 70 pounds.
Able to manage equilibrium while traversing across office, hangar, aircraft, and ascend/descend ladders.

Nice To Haves

ATP preferred
500 hours PIC seaplane (preferred)
Fire experience - preferred
PIC flight time below 500 ft. - preferred
Professional Aviation training
Specialized aircraft courses, Simulator, and CRM training.
Post Secondary Education
2 or 4 year degree program
Human Factors / Safety Management
Formal risk-based education (preferred)
Deadline oriented and organized
Detail oriented, independent, flexible, and self-starting.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Work as a team player under the direction of the Pilot in Command and Chief Pilot.
Conduct flight operations in a safe, standardized, and professional manner.
Operate in accordance with company and agency Standard Operating Procedures.
Support the PIC to ensure regulatory, agency, and company policy compliance.
Ensure accurate pre-flight planning, loading, and performance calculations.
Verify airworthiness and report any concerns or discrepancies to the PIC.
Maintain expert working knowledge of aircraft and pilot associated documents.
Provide clear, relevant, and timely information to the PIC, ATC, and other fire resources.
Monitor aircraft systems, aircraft performance, and crew performance.
Adhere to all aircraft limitations and treat the equipment with care and respect.
Epitomize and promote Aero-Flite’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Assist with aircraft cleaning and pre/post season preparation.
Assist with various demonstrations and public service events.
Perform outreach and tours with the general public and firefighting community.
Perform maintenance flights as required.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot.