Large Airtanker Pilot - C-130 IA Captain

Key Responsibilities

• Execute initial attack aerial firefighting missions in the C-130 Airtanker with precision, discipline, and professionalism
• Operate at low level in mountainous and high-threat environments in accordance with approved SOPs and tactics
• Cook closely with Air Attack to manage complex, congested fire traffic areas
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational hazards while actively supporting the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Maintain aircraft and crew readiness for rapid deployment during peak fire activity
• Complete flight logs, mission records, and required operational documentation
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of wildfire tactics, SOPs, and operational procedures

Qualifications

• FAA ATP, or FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating appropriate to C-130 operations
• 2,000+ hours total flight time
• 1,000+ hours of multi-engine experience
• 500 hours of IFR experience
• Preferred: 4,000+ hours total flight time
• Previous C-130, LAT, or VLAT experience
• Initial Attack aerial firefighting experience
• Low-level tactical flying in complex or mountainous terrain
• Multi-crew, crew-resource-management–intensive cockpit experience