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Fire Management Captain
- Dynamic Aviation (Chino, CA)
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Live an Adventure, Master your Craft, Find your Purpose
At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.
King Air Fire Management Captain
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven King Air Captain to join our wildfire aviation team. In this role, you will provide safe, professional, and timely on-demand aerial firefighting operations in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft. This is a unique opportunity to serve communities in need, operate in diverse environments, and make an immediate impact during critical wildfire missions.
Take a look at our mission in action: Watch the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwID-w9UlOo&list=PL7So5zpzxOfsi-z9vf1v7c8\_AOkBCbVJL&index=1)
Why Join Us?
We know aviation professionals deserve more than just competitive pay. As a Captain with us, you’ll enjoy:
+ Compensation : Hourly pay, with annual potential earnings of $80,000 – $100,000+
+ Schedule : 12 Days on, 6 days off (Schedule may vary based on operational needs)
+ Training : Company-paid training with no backlog delays
+ Benefits Package :
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision
+ HSA/FSA
+ Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
+ Wellness Program
This is a full-time position . While our missions take place across the West, relocation to Chino California is required.
Key Responsibilities
+ Operate as Pilot in Command (PIC) in Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) missions
+ Execute short-notice and on-demand aerial firefighting operations at bases nationwide
+ Plan, brief, and conduct flights in alignment with mission requirements, Part 135 regulations , and company policies
+ Work closely with Field Technical Representatives and ground teams to ensure operational readiness and mission success
+ Provide leadership, decision-making, and safety oversight in high-stakes wildfire environments
+ Support company aircraft operations and assist with other duties as required
Qualifications & Requirements
Licenses & Certifications:
+ FAA Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating
+ Second Class Medical Certificate
+ Eligibility for Interagency Pilot Qualification Card (pilot carding process)
Flight Experience (Minimums):
+ 1,500 hours Total Time
+ 1,200 hours PIC (airplane)
+ 200 hours PIC Multi-Engine Land (100 hours in last 12 months)
+ 200 hours PIC in mountainous/low-level terrain (<2,500’ AGL, per 14 CFR 95.11)
+ 200 hours PIC Night
+ 500 hours PIC Cross-Country
+ 50 hours PIC actual instrument
+ 75 hours PIC simulated instrument
+ 25 hours PIC in Beechcraft King Air (10 hours in last 12 months)
Additional Requirements:
+ Ability to travel on short notice and adapt quickly to dynamic fire environments
+ Strong decision-making ability under pressure
+ Commitment to safety and teamwork in high-tempo operations
Job Location
Chino, California – Relocation required
It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.
Job Details
Pay Type Hourly
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