[Company] is hiring PC-24 Pilots to support the CALFIRE aviation program under our FAR Part 135 Air Operator Certificate. Pilots will conduct point-to-point transport of CALFIRE and Amentum personnel, parts, and maintenance staff between Sacramento and bases throughout California. This is not an aerial firefighting role.
Required certificates and ratings
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate — Airplane Single Engine Land
FAA Instrument Rating — Airplane
FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (or better) — ECG endorsement required for pilots over age 40
Ability to qualify on MindWinder Inc's FAR Part 135 Air Operator Certificate
Successful completion of CALFIRE-approved annual pilot training program
Minimum flight hours — PIC
Total airplane
1,800
Multi-engine airplane
500
Multi-engine turbine
100
Cross country
500
Mountain terrain
200
Instrument (total)
75
Instrument (actual)
50
Night
100
Make and model (PC-24)
10
Duties and responsibilities
Conduct administrative and logistics flights for CALFIRE and Amentum leadership between Sacramento and bases throughout California
Provide a professional, service-oriented experience for all passengers, including CALFIRE officers, Amentum leadership, and maintenance personnel.
Transport aircraft parts and maintenance personnel to off-site bases
Assume full PIC duties and responsibilities whenever aboard the assigned aircraft
Adhere to all applicable FARs and CALFIRE policies, handbooks (CALFIRE 8300 Manual), and regulations
Maintain aircraft interior and exterior cleanliness; maintain up-to-date Electronic Flight Bag (VFR and IFR charts for California operations)
Be available for call-up outside normal duty hours (0600–2130); carry an operating cell phone at all times
Reside within 45 minutes driving commute (no-traffic) from assigned home base in Sacramento