Smokejumper Pilot

What You Will Do

• This is demanding, hands-on flying. Pilots operate large aircraft at slow airspeeds in mountainous terrain and changing weather. Assignments include:
• Transporting and dropping smokejumpers in remote locations
• Low-level para-cargo drops
• Operating large aircraft at slow airspeeds
• Flying in mountainous terrain and challenging weather conditions
• Point-to-point flights under IFR
• We are looking for pilots with good judgment, solid crew coordination, and a strong low-level flying background. Agricultural aviation experience is preferred. The right candidate will be professional, easy to work with, and comfortable operating in remote locations for extended periods.
• Minimum Experience
• ATP certificate or ATP written examination completed
• 5,000 hours total flight time
• 2,000 hours in airplanes
• 500 hours multi-engine
• 100 hours PIC at night
• 75 hours PIC instrument
• 1,000 hours PIC cross-country
• 250 hours PIC in large aircraft over 12,500 pounds
• 500 hours PIC turboprop
• 200 hours of low-level flight below 500 feet AGL
• 500 hours in mountainous terrain below 2,500 feet AGL
• 100 hours in airplanes within the preceding 12 months
• What We Look For
• A safety-first approach
• Sound judgment and situational awareness
• Clear communication and strong customer-service skills
• A positive, professional attitude
• The ability to work well with others during extended assignments
• Flexibility as schedules, locations, and operating conditions change