Aero Air - Aerial Firefighting Tanker Pilot Positions
Aero Air, a people-centered aircraft service company and parent company of Erickson Aero Tanker (EAT), seeks highly skilled and dedicated aviation professionals to join their team as Aerial Firefighting Tanker Pilots. EAT operates year-round firefighting operations, with USFS Mandatory Assignment Period (MAP) dates varying based on allocations and fire conditions. Aero Air prides itself on its mission-driven organization, where team members apply their talents to a greater purpose. The company values a supportive, collaborative environment where all employees are treated like family.
Open Positions:
- Aerial Firefighting Tanker Pilot in Command (MD-87)
- Aerial Firefighting Tanker Second in Command (MD-87)
These full-time positions are located in Remote, Oregon.
Aero Air Offers:
Aero Air offers a highly competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% employer-provided safe harbor contribution upon hire
- Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Employee-paid life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Corporate discount program on travel, gym memberships, and more
Required Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.
MD-87 Pilot in Command
Requirements:
- Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating (Multiengine Land).
- Current First or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
- Minimum 4,000 hours Total Flight Time.
- Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (airplane).
- Minimum 200 hours multiengine PIC.
- Minimum 100 hours multiengine PIC in aircraft greater than 12,500 lbs.
- Minimum 200 hours low-level flight experience (typical terrain).
- Minimum 100 hours PIC in the preceding 12 months.
- Heavy jet type rating.
- Previous or current USFS AKP or AKI rating.
Preferred:
- Current Initial Attack rating.
- DC-9 type rating.
MD-87 Second in Command
Requirements:
- Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating (Multiengine Land).
- Current First or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
- Minimum 1,000 hours Total Flight Time.
- Minimum 500 hours Pilot in Command (airplane).
- Minimum 200 hours multiengine time.
Preferred:
- Jet type rating.
- Previous USFS air tanker experience.
- Low level flight experience.
General Requirements for Both Positions:
- High School Diploma/GED and all required certifications listed above.
- Valid U.S./state-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Valid U.S. Passport.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Flexible schedule with the ability to travel.
- Successful completion and favorable results of pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check.
- Maintains reliable, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Adherence to all Aero Air policies and standards of conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Aero Air is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Aero Air is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants needing special assistance or accommodation should contact the company via their website.
Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the company's website for application information.