Lead Aerial Firefighting Pilot – King Air B200/350 (PIC)

Tenax Aerospace; Madison (MS); 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;

Job summary

Tenax Aerospace is seeking an experienced King Air Firefighting Pilot (Air Attack) to support aerial firefighting and special mission aviation programs across the United States. This role requires exceptional airmanship, regulatory compliance, and safe mission execution.

You will operate King Air B200 and, when qualified, King Air 350 in single-pilot operations, serving as PIC for special missions and coordinating with flight crews and customers.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for special mission operations utilizing modified King Air aircraft.
• Operate a King Air B200 in all weather conditions as a single pilot and, when qualified, a King Air 350 in single-pilot operations.
• Execute aerial operations in accordance with customer requirements, FAA regulations, and company procedures.
• Successfully complete recurrent training and checking requirements to Part 135 standards.
• Conduct functional check flights as required.
• Perform command pilot duties while coordinating with technical operators, mission crews, and other flight personnel.
• Ensure compliance with aircraft flight manuals, company policies, customer procedures, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory guidance.
• Support aircraft scheduling, fueling, safety management, and operational readiness activities.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections, briefings, and documentation.
• Represent Tenax professionally while maintaining strong relationships with customers, aviation personnel, and mission stakeholders.
• Support overall program success through safe, efficient, and effective mission execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of operational requirements.

Skills

PIC time

King Air experience

Instrument rating

Commercial multi-engine

King Air 350 rating

Regulatory compliance

Aerial firefighting

Cross-country flying

Night PIC time

Tools

Pro Line 21

Fusion avionics

Job description

Tenax Aerospace is seeking an experienced King Air Firefighting Pilot (Air Attack) to support aerial firefighting and special mission aviation programs across the United States. This role requires exceptional airmanship, regulatory compliance, and safe mission execution.

You will operate King Air B200 and, when qualified, King Air 350 in single-pilot operations, serving as PIC for special missions and coordinating with flight crews and customers.