Summary:

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If you’re looking for a job that’s an adventure you work hard at making every day something special, being a part of a team doing an excellent mission, then please consider applying.

If you don’t know what our mission is and you’re not really interested in working hard making each day the best it can be, instead taking the easy way, please don’t apply. On the other hand, if you believe each day is an opportunity to live life to its fullest, and realize you’re getting to participate in an adventure that you’re paid for, working hard as a member of a team cooperatively in the detection and suppression effort of wildland fire, then this is a job for you. We work hard, we do our best every mission and can walk away at the end of the day with a feeling of accomplishment. We are looking for pilots with an excellent foundation of pilot skills and aviation knowledge, from there we will help build your abilities and understanding of the fire environment, and how to be an excellent fire pilot. Demanding more than most people have as a background of experience, our training program is rigorous with high expectations for aptitude, and a very positive attitude towards fastidious study with high retention levels of information expected. Initially we expect each pilot to be a professional in attitude with fundamental aviation experience and upon that we will build you into a professional wildland fire pilot, capable of operating safely in smoky mountains at high altitudes in high temperature windy environments. These operations are not for the faint of heart but are for those who understand their limits based upon continuing expansion of capability and know how to execute judgment for your own limits.

We are looking for pilots who will commit several seasons to learn the ropes. While this training and experience of one or two seasons might provide a stepping stone to jump into an air tanker with the high glitz appeal of that, we would hope the applicant might realize that being in the “Chess Masters” Air Attack Aircraft can be a far more fulfilling role. While air tanker retardant dropping is a specialized talent and skill, working as a new tactical control pilot flying Air Attack and Fire Intelligence missions often requires more knowledge of operations in complex airspace with overall talent and understanding of a much larger picture of the airspace, and the fire mission.

The Pilot Experience Requirements listed in this posting are not waiverable due to contractual requirements. Please ensure your resume so show’s at least these minimums.

If this sounds like something you’d like to commit a few years to in order to become truly proficient and an excellent fire fighting pilot, please drop your resume and apply.

Courtney Aviation Inc. Home base is Columbia California, O22Airport, located near Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.

Pilot Experience Requirements:

Applicant shall hold a current and valid FAA Commercial or higher Pilot Certificate with current instrument rating, FAA First- or Second-Class medical certificate. Additionally, the Pilot shall also have logged flight time as PIC in fixed-wing aircraft of at least the following minimum amounts:

PIC 135 IFR: Ground & Flight Training & 135.293(a)&(b), 135.297 & 135.299

Total time: 1500
Pilot-in-command total: 1200

Pilot-in-command, as follows:

Category and class to be flown(Multi Engine): 200
Fixed wing – preceding 12-months: 100
Cross Country: 500
Operations in low level mountainous terrain*: 200
Night: 200
Total Instrument: 75 – actual: 50
Make & Model to be flown**: 25
Make & Model - preceding 12 month**: 10
Turbine Engine Time (single or multi) : 100

*Low level mountainous terrain is flight at 2500 feet AGL and below in terrain identified as mountainous in 14 CFR 95.11 and depicted in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) Figure 5-6-2.

**Time in Make & Model will be calculated upon completion of 135 training.

Functions:

Work as a team player under the direction of the Direction of Operations & Chief Pilot.
Conduct flight operations in a safe, standardized, and professional manner.
Operate in accordance with company and agency Standard Operating Procedures.
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 Director of Maintenance.
Maintain expert working knowledge of aircraft and pilot associated documents.
Provide clear, relevant, and timely information to the PIC, ATC, and other fire resources.
Adhere to all aircraft limitations and treat the equipment with care and respect.
Promote Courtney Aviation’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations or Chief Pilot.

Abilities and Aptitudes:

Communication – Must have excellent communication skills. Able to read, write and understand the English language.
Teamwork - Ability to work as part of the aerial firefighting team under all conditions.
Interpersonal skills – Ability to work well with a variety of personalities. Ability to diffuse conflicts and maintain a positive work environment
Task management – Must prioritize tasks and projects with attention to detail.
Professional demeanor – Ability to maintain professional relationships in adverse conditions.
Adaptability – Able to adapt to dynamic work environment with uncertain and fluid work schedules.

Skills:

Aeronautical Decision Making - Awareness of associated risk factors and ability to make consistent, conservative, and timely decisions.
Airmanship- Apply knowledge, experience, training, situational awareness, skills, and discipline to command the machine to support the mission.
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 discrepancy logs and MEL.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Health insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Courtney Aviation

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