FAA-Certified Forestry Fire Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Jobs; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE’s San Bernardino Unit seeks a Forestry Fire Pilot for a permanent, full-time role based in San Bernardino County with in-office duties.

Applicants must hold an FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with rotorcraft rating or an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with rotorcraft rating, a Class II Medical Certificate, and a valid driver’s license. Final filing date is 8/9/2026.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter rating.
• Valid Class II Airman’s Medical Certificate issued by FAA.
• Valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the DMV.

Job description

CAL FIRE’s San Bernardino Unit seeks a Forestry Fire Pilot for a permanent, full-time role based in San Bernardino County with in-office duties.

Applicants must hold an FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with rotorcraft rating or an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with rotorcraft rating, a Class II Medical Certificate, and a valid driver’s license. Final filing date is 8/9/2026.