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Tenax Aerospace

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Home-Based

Firefighting Captain - King Air

Type-Rated

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR

Employment - Seasonal

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Minimum requirements

Total time

2500 hours

PIC time

1200 hours

In type

25 hours

Multi-engine Turbine PIC

200 hours

Type rating

Required

Flight time notes

Proline 21 experience
Cross-Country: 500 hours
Instrument: 75 hours, Actual Instrument: 50 hours
Night PIC: 200 hours

Preferred time

Make/Model: 10 hours within the preceding 12 months (preferred)
ATP Certificate.
Extensive King Air B200 and/or 350 experience.
Extensive familiarity with Pro Line 21 and Fusion avionics systems.
Previous firefighting/mapping/survey flight experience.

Currency

100 fixed-wing PIC hours in the preceding 12 months

License Required

CPL, IR, ME

Accepted Licenses

FAA

Medical

Class 2

Additional requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must successfully complete all required training, checks, and drug testing per program requirements.

Preferred

Current USDA/DOI interagency card.
Prior operational experience supporting fire containment or airborne data collection missions.

Job description

The King Air 350 Infrared Mapping Pilots are responsible for supporting multiple programs across various U.S. locations. This position requires an elevated level of professionalism, independence, and technical proficiency. The pilot will operate in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory standards while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, and mission success.

Work conditions

Schedule and Travel Requirements

The operations tempo is entirely based on the severity of the fire season. Each aircraft is staffed with 3-4 pilots to ensure 100% availability while providing sufficient days off for the crew. Each pilot is expected to be available for the entirety of their contract period (May – October) however, there will be opportunities to travel home for short periods.

Relocation is not required

Compensation and benefits

Summary

This position pays $1,000.00 per flight day, plus additional compensation for training and travel days. All approved travel related expenses are reimbursed while on assignment