Air Attack Pilot – King Air B200/350 (Aerial Firefighting)

Pilot Assessments; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Company-paid travel expenses while on,

Relocation not required

Disability accommodations in process

Job summary

Tenax Aerospace’s Air Attack team is seeking a highly qualified King Air pilot to serve as PIC on special missions across the United States. You will execute aerial firefighting tasks, lead mission briefings, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures.

The role requires substantial King Air experience, instrument flight proficiency, and willingness to travel extensively. A robust safety mindset and collaboration with interagency partners are essential.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
• 2,000+ hours PIC experience requested, 3,000 hours total time.
• Minimum 25 hours King Air B200/350 experience.
• 50 hours IFR, 75 hours instrument (actual or simulated), 200 hours night PIC.
• 500 hours cross-country flight time.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willingness to travel across the Continental U.S.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC for special mission operations using King Air aircraft.
• Conduct single-pilot missions in King Air B200; perform King Air 350 single-pilot ops when qualified.
• Execute aerial firefighting (Air Attack) missions per FAA regs and company procedures.
• Complete pre- and post-flight inspections, mission briefings, and documentation.
• Coordinate with technical operators and mission crews for safe, efficient outcomes.
• Support scheduling, fueling, and Safety Management System activities.

Skills

Airmanship

Regulatory compliance

Flight planning

Crew coordination

Education

FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating

FAA Second-Class Medical

CPL

ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted)

Tools

Pro Line 21

Fusion avionics

Job description

What you'll do

• Serve as PIC for special mission operations using modified King Air aircraft.


• Conduct single-pilot missions in the King Air B200 across a wide range of environments and, when qualified, perform King Air 350 single-pilot operations.


• Execute aerial firefighting (Air Attack) missions in line with customer requirements, FAA regulations, company procedures, flight manuals, and all regulatory guidance.


• Complete thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections, mission briefings/debriefings, and all required documentation.


• Coordinate closely with technical operators and mission crews to ensure safe, efficient, and effective mission outcomes.


• Maintain operational readiness: support scheduling, fueling, functional check flights, and Safety Management System activities.


• Participate in recurrent training and checking to Part 135 standards; uphold exemplary airmanship, judgment, and technical proficiency.


• Foster professional relationships with customers, aviation stakeholders, and interagency partners.

What you bring (Required)

• Certificates/Medical: FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating; current FAA Second-Class Medical.


• Total Time: 3,000 hours total time; 1,200 hours PIC including at least 200 hours in King Air (category/class).


• Recent/Specific Experience: Minimum 25 hours in King Air B200/350 aircraft.


• IFR/Night: 50 hours instrument flight time and 75 hours actual or simulated instrument experience; 200 hours night PIC.


• Cross-Country: 500 hours cross-country flight time.


• Additional: Valid driver’s license; ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs; willingness to travel extensively throughout the Continental U.S.


• Compliance: Successful completion of required training, checking events, background reviews, and drug testing; able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Licenses noted: CPL, ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) accepted.

Preferred qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.


• Extensive King Air B200 and/or B350 time; proficiency with Pro Line 21 and Fusion avionics.


• Aerial firefighting or Air Attack experience; current USDA/DOI Interagency Air Operations Card.


• 100 fixed-wing hours in the preceding 12 months; 10 hours in make/model in the preceding 12 months.


• Operational experience in fire containment, airborne intelligence/surveillance, or data-collection missions.

Mission environment

• Deploy on assignment across the U.S. to support active incidents and special missions.


• Operate in dynamic, all-weather environments with an unwavering focus on risk management and safety.


• Collaborate with interagency partners and mission crews to deliver precise, timely aerial support.

Benefits & perks

• Competitive base salary with performance bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive benefits package.


• Company-paid travel expenses while on assignment.


• Relocation not required.


• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Tenax Aerospace’s Air Attack team.