What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot - Air Attack position at MindWinder Aviation?
MindWinder Aviation is seeking multiple Air Attack pilots for the 2025 fire season (April-November). These positions support U.S. Forest Service operations with Twin Commander (AC90) aircraft.
Required Qualifications:
FAA Commercial or higher pilot certificate
Current instrument rating
Current 1st or 2nd class medical certificate
Meet ALL of the following fixed-wing experience requirements (government contract requirements, non-negotiable):
1500 hours total time
1200 hours total Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
The following hours must all be as Pilot-in-Command (PIC):
200 hours in category/class
100 hours fixed-wing in preceding 12 months
500 hours cross-country
200 hours mountainous terrain operations
200 hours night
75 hours total instrument
50 hours actual instrument
Note: These minimums are government contract requirements and cannot be waived or modified by MindWinder Aviation.
Candidates with prior cargo experience in a turboprop or prior experience participating within a fire TFR are strongly preferred.
Position Details:
Full-time seasonal position (April-November)
Training begins early April with full salary from day one
Schedule: 12 days on, 2 days off rotation
Continuous lodging provided near aircraft assignment
Rest days compensated at half-day rates while on location
National mobility required - assignments possible throughout the United States
Competitive compensation package including base salary, deployment pay, and benefits
Detailed compensation information provided upon application review
Qualified candidates please send your resume to: FlightOps@MindWinderAviation.com
Highly-detailed compensation information will be sent in our first reply via e-mail.
Additional information available on our social media: https://www.instagram.com/mindwinderaviation/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $8,750.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- On call
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $8,750