[redacted] is a dynamic international service provider for the public and private sector. We solve complex problems in austere environments for our clients. [redacted] is recruiting to fill multiple vacancies for Smokejumper Pilots on the following platforms: DHC-6 Twin Otter 300. Pilots in Command (PIC) must be fully qualified and current in the aircraft and mission. Pilots should expect the possibility to fly over adverse mountainous terrain, in inclement conditions, and conduct night operations. Some flights will involve landings and/or low approaches to uncontrolled airstrips in remote locations during the hours of daylight and darkness. Duty Station: Boise, ID Minimum Pilot Requirements Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multiengine Land Rating and Instrument-Airplane Rating or greater. U.S. Citizen. Current Class II or greater medical certificate. Current FAA competency check completed in accordance with 14 CFR 135.293(a and b) in the Viking Twin Otter, DHC-6-300, a current 14 CFR 297 instrument proficiency check and a current 14 CFR 135.299 line check. Currently or previously approved as a Smokejumper Captain. Ability to pass a flight evaluation for the following special use activities in accordance with the Interagency Airplane Pilot Practical Test Standards (IPTS): Smokejumper; Paracargo; Reconnaissance; Mountainous Terrain; Low Level. Minimum PIC time as described in the table below: Requirement Hours Total Pilot Time 1500 PIC, airplanes 1200 PIC category and class to be flown 200 PIC actual or simulated instrument flight time (including 50 hours in flight) 75 PIC night flying to include the recent flight experience requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 61.57(d) 100 PIC, turbo prop 100 Low-level flight (below 500 ft AGL) in aircraft to include aerial fire suppression, close air support or attack missions 200 Total time in category, preceding 12 months 100 In DHC-6-300 in last 12 months 10 PIC in DHC-6-300 to be used on this contract (25 hours if pilot has attended a formal training course which includes ground school for the make and model and a flight check) 50 Last 90 days compliance with 14 CFR 61.57 or 135.247 as appropriate N/A Target Pilot Requirements 14 CFR 135 Trained and Qualified PIC in the Viking Twin Otter. Responsibilities Represent [redacted] professionally at times Operate a Government-owned Viking Twin Otter, DHC-6-300 aircraft for point to point transportation, interagency Smokejumper operations, and reconaissance missions, among others. Be able to respond and commence operations in Boise, ID within 24 hours\' notice. Must comply with Government directions except, when in the pilot\'s judgment, such compliance would violate Federal or State regulations or contract terms and conditions. The pilot has final authority to determine whether the flight can be accomplished safely and must refuse any flight or landing that is considered hazardous or unsafe. Must be familiar with the contract and all applicable task orders assigned to this contract and must be able to provide contract and/or task order information to the project inspector (PI) or manager as requested. Must not permit any passenger to ride in the aircraft or any cargo to be loaded therein unless authorized by the CO or his or her authorized representative. Must be responsible for computing the aircraft’s weight and balance for all flights and for ensuring that the gross weight and center of gravity do not exceed the aircraft\'s limitations. The pilot must also properly secure all cargo. Must perform takeoff and landing performance calculations. At the end of each flying day, the pilot will complete an Aircraft Use Report (AUR) which includes start and stop Hobbs/Tach meter readings. Record the dates/times for which the pilot is the aircraft PIC of record in the OAS-2 forms books. Operate in accordance with the pilot\'s approved FAA Operations Specifications, if applicable, and all portions of 14 CFR Part 91 (including those portions applicable to civil aircraft) and each certification required under Section B2 unless otherwise authorized by the CO. Ensure a manifest of all crewmembers and passengers on board has been completed. Ensure all passengers have been briefed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135. Conduct both day and night flights and IFR flights File and operate on an approved flight plan. Pilots are responsible for flight following with the FAA, ICAO, and/or in accordance with agency approved procedures. Responsible at all times for the security of the aircraft while on duty. Compensation and Work Schedule Compensation is commensurate with experience, education and capability. Assigned duty will not exceed 14 hours in a 24-hour period. Standard duty schedule options are 6 days on duty and 1 off or 12 days on and 2 off. Pilots will have a minimum of two 24-hour periods of rest within any 14-day period. Each Pilot will establish a Home of Record (HOR) from which reimbursable travel expenses will be calculated. Any travel that is not Government directed or approved will be at the Pilot’s expense. Security Clearance Flight crew member record checks required in accordance with 49 USC 44703 and 49 CFR 1544.230, regardless of the type of operation being conducted (parts 91,121,125,133,135,137 or public aircraft) must be completed Travel/Relocation Required The default base of operations is the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Boise, ID; Pilots will be highly mobile and routinely deployed to and from select Interagency Bases throughout the United States and its territories, as requested by the ordering agency Government Ordered Travel: All Government reimbursed authorized travel expenses (airfare, ground transportation, etc.) must be approved in advance of the travel based on estimated costs; Lodging and per diem costs associated with this requirement is reimbursable for Pilot positions Additional Information Refer to the Interagency Airplane Pilot Practical Test Standards (IAPPTS) [redacted] . The IAPPTS identifies and establishes additional pilot knowledge and skills that are expected for each specific interagency airplane. Emergency Assignment: Every [redacted] employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee\'s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.