Position Summary

The Fire Boss Chief Pilot is responsible for overseeing Fire Boss flight operations, pilot management, flight instruction, training program development, and pilot qualification programs. This role supports both internal and external customers by ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, maintaining operational excellence, and providing advanced training and flight services for AT-802 and AT-802A Fire Boss aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of Fire Boss flight operations and training programs
• Manage Fire Boss pilot qualifications, availability, and cross-training programs
• Develop and maintain training syllabi, course materials, CBT programs, presentations, simulator programs, and reference materials
• Provide ground and flight instruction for AT-802 and AT-802A Fire Boss aircraft
• Conduct customer training, insurance checkouts, Flight Reviews, IPCs, and currency training
• Provide aircraft ferry services and customer flight support
• Conduct aircraft maintenance and engineering test flights
• Perform post-maintenance and acceptance test flights
• Maintain flight currency and required certifications
• Coordinate flight operations with customers, air traffic control, and support personnel
• Support Fire Boss aircraft sales efforts through mission planning and operational expertise
• Develop customer relationships and provide quotations for flight services and training
• Coordinate pilot staffing and contract pilot resources
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and operational procedures

Requirements

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate – Single Engine and Instrument Required
• Multi-Engine Instructor Qualifications Preferred
• Commercial Pilot Certificate Required
• ATP Preferred
• Current U.S. Passport
• Minimum 3,000 Hours Total Flight Time
• Minimum 400 Hours Airplane Single Engine Sea (ASES)
• Minimum 200 Hours Fire Boss Experience
• Air Tractor 802 Instructor Certification
• Complex Endorsement
• High Performance Endorsement
• Tailwheel Endorsement
• Seaplane Rating
• Type Certified in Applicable Aircraft
• Instrument Rating
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
• Ability to comply with federal drug testing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Low-Level Flight Experience
• Aircraft Firefighting Experience
• Minimum 200 Hours Low-Level Flight Operations Below 500 Feet AGL
• Minimum 100 Hours Dispensing Fire Retardant, Water, or Agricultural Materials
• Experience developing aviation training programs and materials

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 Days)
• Holiday Pay

Compensation

Not specified

Aircraft

• Air Tractor AT-802 Fire Boss
• Air Tractor AT-802A Fire Boss