MindWinder Aviation — Sacramento, California, USA
Pay: $125,000–$150,000 per year
MindWinder Aviation is hiring PC-12 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's FAR Part 135 Air Operator Certificate Successful completion of CALFIRE-approved annual pilot training program
Minimum flight hours — PIC Total airplane 1,200 Single engine airplane 500 Cross country 500 Mountain terrain 200 Instrument (total) 75 Instrument (actual) 50 Night 100 Make and model (PC-12) 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 5c:Tc7e,<p
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