Smokejumper Aircraft Captain — Seasonal

Operate company aircraft in support of USFS and BLM smoke jumper contracts across the continental U.S. and Alaska. You’ll transport and drop smoke jumpers, conduct low-level para-cargo deliveries, and perform IFR point-to-point flights—all while exercising sound judgment, precise aircraft control at slow airspeeds, and strong crew coordination in mountainous terrain.

• Transport and deploy smoke jumpers into remote locations.
• Execute low-level para-cargo drops with precision.
• Conduct point-to-point IFR operations.
• Operate large aircraft safely at slow airspeeds in mountainous terrain and changing weather.
• Demonstrate strong situational awareness, clear communication, and effective crew coordination during extended remote assignments.
• Adapt to evolving schedules, locations, and operating conditions while maintaining a safety-first, customer-focused approach.

• Certificates: ATP or completion of the ATP written examination.
• Total flight time: 5,000+ hours.
• Airplane time: 2,000+ hours; 100+ hours in airplanes within the preceding 12 months.
• Multi-engine: 500+ hours.
• PIC night: 100+ hours.
• PIC instrument: 75+ hours.
• PIC cross-country: 1,000+ hours.
• PIC large aircraft: 250+ hours in aircraft >12,500 lbs.
• PIC turboprop: 500+ hours.
• Low-level flight: 200+ hours below 500 ft AGL.
• Mountain flying: 500+ hours below 2,500 ft AGL.
• Mindset & skills:
  Safety-first judgment, high situational awareness, strong crew coordination, clear communication, excellent customer service, and a positive, professional attitude.
• Team fit:
  Comfortable working collaboratively during extended remote assignments; adaptable to changing schedules, locations, and operating conditions.
• Preferred:
  Agricultural aviation experience.

• Excellent pay.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.

No specific pay amount is stated.

• Employment is subject to verification of certificates, ratings, flight experience, and recency.
• Must meet applicable company, customer, FAA, and contract requirements.
• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing.

• Base:
  Sheridan, Wyoming
• Operating area:
  Lower 48 and Alaska
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time, Seasonal
• Season: 2027 smoke jumper season