About this opportunity
Amentum lists this Air Tactical Pilot opportunity in mcclellan, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description:
nnnStaff air tactical platform at assigned Cal Fire base on assigned duty schedule.
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nnReside within 45 minutes of assigned Air Attack Base.
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nnAct as Pilot in Command (PIC) of assigned Air Tactical aircraft.
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nnWork in cohesion with assigned Air Tactical Group Supervisors.
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nnRespond to assigned dispatches accordingly and be airborne within 15 minutes of dispatch notification.
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nnAct in accordance with assigned Air Attack Base policies and procedures.
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nnAdhere to all Cal Fire 8300 policy and procedure.
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nnAdhere to all Amentum General Operation Manual policy and procedure.
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nnAct in a professional manner, always, in accordance with Amentum standards.
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n nAll Air Tactical Pilots meet the minimum PIC experience (in hours):
nAirplane: 1,800
nAirplane, multi-engine: 800
nMountain (typical terrain): 200
nInstrument (total): 75
nInstrument (actual): 50
nNight: 100
nMake and model to be flown: 10
nOne or more of the following:
nAerial firefighting (PIC or Co-Pilot): 500
nAME (>6,000 lbs.): 100
nAME (>12,500 lbs.): 50
nAME Turbine Powered: 50
nClass 2 FAA Medical Certificate with EKG (Age 40+)
nSalary and Other Compensation:
nThe hourly rate for this position is $167.08 per hours. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include (geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.)
nBenefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid transportation, 7 days/63 hours of paid time off after 1 year of time with the Company, and 14 days/126 hours of paid sick.
nCompensation Details:
n167.08
nThe compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
nBenefits Overview:
nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
nnnHealth, dental, and vision insurance
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nnPaid time off and holidays
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nnRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
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nnEducational reimbursement
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nnParental leave
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nnEmployee stock purchase plan
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nnTax-saving options
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nnDisability and life insurance
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nnPet insurance
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n nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
nOriginal Posting:
n09/22/2026 - Until Filled
nAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .
Worksite address
mcclellan, CA, 95652, US
Who can apply
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