Aerial Firefighting Tanker Pilots

We are Aero Air - A People Centered Aircraft Service Company. A premier, mission driven organization who employs high performing, dedicated professionals. Where our team members are committed to lend their talents to a purpose greater than the task at hand. We want to make a difference in the lives of people in our communities and on a national and global level. Whatever your career passion, when you choose to work at Aero Air, you'll be joining a team that is supportive, collaborative and everyone is treated like family.

Aero Air is the parent company of Erickson Aero Tanker (EAT). EAT operates year-round firefighting operations - USFS MAP (Mandatory Assignment Period) dates can fluctuate from year to year based on allocations and fire conditions.

We are seeking experienced Aerial Firefighting Tanker Pilots to join our team!

We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefit package! Our benefits include relocation reimbursement, paid sick leave, 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% employer provided safe harbor contribution upon hire, healthcare coverage including medical, voluntary dental, voluntary vision, life, and disability insurance, employee assistance program, corporate discount program on things like travel, gym memberships and more!

Required Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.

MD-87 Pilot in Command

Requirements:

• Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating (Multiengine Land).
• Current First or Second-Class medical.
• Minimum 4,000 hours Total Flight Time.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (airplane).
• Minimum 200 hours multiengine PIC.
• Minimum 100 hours multiengine PIC in aircraft greater than 12,500 lbs.
• Minimum 200 hours low level (typical terrain).
• Minimum 100 hours PIC in the preceding 12 months.
• Heavy jet type rating.
• Previous or current USFS AKP or AKI rating.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Flexible schedule with ability to travel.

Preferred:

• Current Initial Attack rating.
• DC-9 type rating.

MD-87 Second in Command

Requirements:

• Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Certificate with Instrument Rating (Multiengine Land).
• Current First or Second-Class medical.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Total Flight Time.
• Minimum 500 hours Pilot in Command (airplane).
• Minimum 200 hours multiengine time.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Flexible schedule with ability to travel.

Preferred:

• Jet type rating.
• Previous USFS air tanker experience.
• Low level time.

The above positions also require:

• High School Diploma/GED and required certifications listed above.
• Valid U.S./state issued driver's license with clean driving record
• Valid Passport, or ability to obtain a valid passport.
• Maintains reliable, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Adhere to all Aero Air policies and standards of conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Aero Air is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person for any reason. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

As an equal opportunity employer, Aero Air is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If interested in applying with Aero Air and need special assistance or accommodation, please contact us at HR@aeroair.com.

DISCLAIMER: This position requires having a valid U.S./state issued driver's license with clean driving record and successful results from pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.