Rotary Wing Flight Examiner - 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

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.