Description:

• Staff air tactical platform at assigned Cal Fire base on assigned duty schedule.
• Reside within 45 minutes of assigned Air Attack Base.
• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
• Work in cohesion with assigned Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
• Respond to assigned dispatches accordingly and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification.
• Act in accordance with assigned Air Attack Base policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all Cal Fire 8300 policy and procedure.
• Adhere to all Amentum General Operation Manual policy and procedure.
• Act in a professional manner, always, in accordance with Amentum standards.

All Air Tactical Pilots meet the minimum PIC experience (in hours):

 Airplane: 1,800

 Airplane, multi-engine: 800

 Mountain (typical terrain): 200

 Instrument (total): 75

 Instrument (actual): 50

 Night: 100

 Make and model to be flown: 10

 One or more of the following:

 Aerial firefighting (PIC or Co-Pilot): 500

 AME (>6,000 lbs.): 100

 AME (>12,500 lbs.): 50

 AME Turbine Powered: 50

Class 2 FAA Medical Certificate with EKG (Age 40+)

Salary and Other Compensation:  

The hourly rate for this position is $151.89 per hour.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.]  

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid transportation, 7 days/63 hours of paid time off after 1 year of time with the Company, and paid sick leave.  

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.