Air Tactical Pilot

Amentum; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid transportation

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Staff Air Tactical Pilot to serve at an assigned Cal Fire base. The role requires PIC of the Air Tactical aircraft and quick, coordinated action with Air Tactical Group Supervisors. You must live within 45 minutes of the base and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch.

Includes adherence to Cal Fire 8300 policies and Amentum General Operation Manual procedures, maintaining professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Air Tactical PILOT role requiring PIC of assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
• Must reside within 45 minutes of assigned Air Attack Base.
• Be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification.

Responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
• Work in cohesion with assigned Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
• Respond to assigned dispatches accordingly and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification.
• Adhere to Cal Fire 8300 policies and Amentum operating procedures.
• Maintain professional standards per Amentum guidelines.

Skills

PIC hours awareness

Job description

Description

• Staff air tactical platform at assigned Cal Fire base on assigned duty schedule.
• Reside within 45 minutes of assigned Air Attack Base.
• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
• Work in cohesion with assigned Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
• Respond to assigned dispatches accordingly and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification.
• Act in accordance with assigned Air Attack Base policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all Cal Fire 8300 policy and procedure.
• Adhere to all Amentum General Operation Manual policy and procedure.
• Act in a professional manner, always, in accordance with Amentum standards.

All Air Tactical Pilots meet the minimum PIC experience (in hours)

Airplane: 1,800

Airplane, multi-engine: 800

Mountain (typical terrain): 200

Instrument (total): 75

Instrument (actual): 50

Night: 100

Make and model to be flown: 10

One or more of the following:

Aerial firefighting (PIC or Co-Pilot): 500

AME (>6,000 lbs.): 100

AME (>12,500 lbs.): 50

AME Turbine Powered: 50

Class 2 FAA Medical Certificate with EKG (Age 40+)

Salary and Other Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $167.08 per hours. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.].

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid transportation, 7 days/63 hours of paid time off after 1 year of time with the Company, and 14 days/126 hours of paid sick.

Compensation Details

167.08

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting

09/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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