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Tenax Aerospace

Government / Defence / Aerospace

United States | Home-Based

Air Attack Pilot - Super King Air

Type-Rated

BEECHCRAFT

SUPER KING AIR

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Total time

3000 hours

PIC time

1200 hours

In type

25 hours

Type rating

Required

Flight time notes

200 must be in the class and category to be flown
500 hours cross country
Minimum 50 hours instrument - inflight, 75 hours actual/simulated
Minimum 200 PIC night hours

Preferred time

ATP Certificate.
Extensive King Air B200 and/or 350 experience.
Familiarity with Pro Line 21 and Fusion avionics systems.
Previous firefighting or air attack flight experience.
100 fixed-wing hours in the preceding 12 months.
10 hours in make/model within the preceding 12 months.
Prior operational experience supporting fire containment or airborne data collection missions.

License req.

CPL, IR, ME

Open to Lic. Holders

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.

Job description

The King Air Pilot plays a critical role within Tenax’s operational team, supporting multiple programs across various U.S. locations. This position requires a high 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

Fire Season (roughly March–October): 12 days on / 8 days off

Off Season: 7 days on / 7 days off

Operations are dynamic and responsive to customer needs. Flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication are essential.

Significant CONUS travel is required. Relocation is not required.

Equal opportunity employer

Tenax Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.