FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a Rotary Wing Flight Examiner FORESTRY FIRE PILOT to join the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in an in-office, permanent, full-time capacity.

Salary ranges from $7,948.00 to $10,488.00 per month, with new state candidates placed at the minimum of the classification or applicable alternate range. Final filing date is 10/9/2026; CDL, medical clearance, and required FAA certifications are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Valid California CDL required; provide CDL number, class, expiration, endorsements on application.
• Medical clearance is required before hire.
• Must hold Forestry Fire Pilot certifications per classification specification.
• FAA rotorcraft-helicopter rating or FAA ATP with rotorcraft is required.

Skills

CDL (California)

FAA rotorcraft certificates

Medical clearance

Job description

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-533448 -

JC-533448 - Rotary Wing Flight Examiner FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

$7,948.00 - $10,488.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

Minimum Requirements

• FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location: In Office
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Must possess all certifications defined in the Forestry Fire Pilot Classification Specification.
• Must possess valid Driver License of the appropriate class, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Possession of a valid and current Class II Airman's Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner.
• Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Commercial Airman Certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter rating or a valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot's Certificate with a rotorcraft- helicopter rating.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Forestry Fire Pilot classification specifications.

• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Chris Huberty
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[e-mail]

EEO Contact

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.