Aerial Firefighting Pilot – CL-415 Specialist

Aero-Flite, Inc. in; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan with match

Company paid life & disability

Paid leave

Bonus potential

Job summary

Aero-Flite, Inc. seeks CL-415 Scooper Pilots in Washington state to support wildfire suppression by delivering water from the air. You will join a highly skilled crew operating under interagency standards and FAA regulations to achieve mission success in dynamic environments.

As part of the flight deck, you will handle complex reporting, preflight planning, and coordination with fire resources while upholding safety, teamwork, and Aero-Flite's mission and values.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with MEL/MES ratings.
• US citizenship or official work authorization in the United States.
• 3,000 hours total flight time and 1,000 hours PIC.
• PIC time in multi-crew operations and seaplane time is a plus.
• FAA Class II medical certificate required; firefighting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player under the Pilot in Command and Chief Pilot.
• Conduct flight operations safely and professionally.
• Operate under FAA regulations and agency SOPs.
• Support the PIC with planning and performance calculations.
• Verify airworthiness and report concerns to the PIC.
• Maintain cockpit discipline and clear communications with ATC.
• Adhere to aircraft limitations and safety protocols.

Skills

Aeronautical knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Aircraft systems

Human factors

Customer service

Decision making

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with MEL/MES ratings

US citizenship or work authorization with valid passport

3,000 hours in airplanes

1,000 hours PIC

200 hours PIC multi-crew

FAA Class II medical certificate

Fire experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aero-Flite, Inc. seeks CL-415 Scooper Pilots in Washington state to support wildfire suppression by delivering water from the air. You will join a highly skilled crew operating under interagency standards and FAA regulations to achieve mission success in dynamic environments.

As part of the flight deck, you will handle complex reporting, preflight planning, and coordination with fire resources while upholding safety, teamwork, and Aero-Flite's mission and values.