Fire Management Captain

About Us
At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wild fires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Since our beginning in 1967, Dynamic Aviation continues a legacy of building strong relationships among our coworkers, community and customers. Guided by our values, our talented team of more than 700 aviation professionals provide the foundation of our success. At Dynamic Aviation, everyone has the opportunity to make an impact and enrich the lives of others.

You will grow both personally and professionally being a part of our team. We enjoy helping our employees achieve their potential and support them every step of the way.

Are you ready to make a difference in your career and in the world? Opportunity awaits!

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven King Air Captain to join our wildfire aviation team. In this role, you will provide safe, professional, and timely on-demand aerial firefighting operations in Beechcraft King Air 200 aircraft. This is a unique opportunity to serve communities in need, operate in diverse environments, and make an immediate impact during critical wildfire missions. Take a look at our mission in action: Watch the video

Why Join Us?
We know aviation professionals deserve more than just competitive pay. As a Fire Management Captain with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Compensation: Hourly pay, with annual potential earnings of $110,000 – $124,000+
• Full time, rotational position
• Relocation is not required
• Schedule: 13 days on, 11 days off (Schedule may vary based on operational needs)
• Training: company-paid training with no backlog delays
• Benefits Package:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HSA/FSA
• Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct short notice on-demand aerial firefighting flights in an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) role based out of various bases dependent upon national firefighting needs
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a single Pilot in Command (PIC)
• Become familiar with the mission and customer requirements and determine a plan for the execution of the mission
• Plan, brief and conduct flight operations in accordance with Part 135, company SOP and contract requirements
• Work closely with Field Technical Representatives and ground teams to ensure operational readiness and mission success
• Provide leadership, decision-making, and safety oversight in high-stakes wildfire environments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating
• First or Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate
• Eligibility for Interagency Pilot Qualification Card (pilot carding process)
• 1,500 hours Total Time
• 1,200 hours PIC (airplane)
• 200 hours PIC Multi-Engine Land (100 hours in last 12 months)
• 200 hours PIC in mountainous/low-level terrain (< 2,500’ AGL, per 14 CFR 95.11)
• 200 hours PIC Night
• 500 hours PIC Cross-Country
• 50 hours PIC actual instrument
• 75 hours PIC simulated instrument
• Ability to travel and make travel arrangements on short notice for movement from one location to another
• Strong decision-making ability under pressure
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in high-tempo operations

Preferred Qualifications

• 25 hours PIC in Beechcraft King Air (10 hours in last 12 months)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to: lift, balance, and carry 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: 13 days on (include travel days), 11 days off

It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.