Rj- Firefighting Pilot

8520 W Electric Ave, Spokane, WA 99224, USA

The mission of Aero-Flite is to provide exceptional firefighting aircraft and customer service in support of our ground firefighting partners. Our vision is to continually strive to improve our safety and service while offering greater value to our partner agencies.

Take your flying career to a different kind of mission. As an Aero-Flite Air Tanker Pilot, you’ll fly the RJ85 in support of wildfire suppression operations, delivering aerial retardant where it matters most.

Air Tanker Pilot will make drops on wildfire suppression missions. Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft and for the safety of all persons on board during flight time. Selected pilots will start in the right seat learning the aircraft and fire operations with the intend of transitioning to the left seat when time and experience allow.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• Aeronautical – Expert knowledge of off-airport, IFR, and multi-crew operations
• Regulatory – Expert knowledge of FAA regulations and procedures
• Mechanical – Expert knowledge of aircraft systems
• Human Factors – Expert knowledge of human factors and risk assessment
• Customer Service - Knowledge of excellent customer service principles
• Adaptability – Able to adapt to dynamic work environment with uncertain and fluid work schedules.

• 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.

• FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with multiengine land (MEL) – (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
• 100 hours in airplanes in preceding 12 months
• 75 hours actual or simulated instrument flight
• FAA Class II medical certificate
• PIC flight time below 500 ft.
  
  - preferred

• Deadline oriented and organized
• Detail oriented, independent, flexible, and…