Air Tactical Pilot

Amentum company; North Highlands (LA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Air Tactical Pilot to serve at a Cal Fire base. You will fly as PIC and work closely with Air Tactical Supervisors, remaining within 45 minutes of the assigned base and responding rapidly to dispatches while following Cal Fire and Amentum policies.

Requirements include extensive PIC hours, instrument time, and night flying. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum PIC hours by aircraft type (Airplane 1,800; multi-engine 800; mountain 200).
• Instrument flight time totals (75 total; 50 actual).
• Night flying 100 hours.

Responsibilities

• Pilot in Command of assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
• Work with Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
• Respond to dispatches and be airborne within 15 minutes of notice.
• Adhere to Cal Fire 8300 and Amentum policies.
• Maintain professional standard per company expectations.

Skills

PIC experience

Air tactical operations

Education

FAA Class 2 Medical with EKG

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-termdisability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid transportation, 7 days/63 hours of paidtime 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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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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