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Aero-Flite, Inc. Pilots - Captain - Q400 - 112 in Spokane, Washington
The mission of Aero-Flite is to provide exceptional firefighting aircraft and customer service in support of our ground firefighting partners. Our vision is to continually strive to improve our safety and service while offering greater value to our partner agencies. Aero-Flite is the leading aerial firefighting company in the US based in Spokane, WA. Aero-Flite has been recognized in the INW for the last 5 years as one of the Best Places to work. Our recognition is based on our employees reviews. We encourage growth and work and life balance. We are opening up our recruitment window for Pilot - Captain Q400 Summary Aero-Flite is looking for a Q400 Captain to join our air tanker pilot team. The Captain is a Carded Air Tanker Pilot making drops on wildfire suppression missions. Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft and for the safety of all persons on board during flight time. For this purpose, the Captain will have final authority for the disposition of the aircraft during the time in which they are in command. Specific Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional ability to communicate and convey information, inter/ intradepartmental, via multiple mediums.
- Proactive ability and desire to problem solve in a dynamic environment.
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``` - Aeronautical Decision Making - Awareness of associated risk factors and ability to make consistent, conservative, and timely decisions. - Airmanship - Apply knowledge, experience, training, situational awareness, skills, and discipline to command the machine to support the mission. - Troubleshooting/Critical Thinking - Determine cause and effect through expert knowledge of aircraft systems, malfunctions, and procedures to assist abnormal operations and maintenance. - Computer Literacy - Able to use IT tools to enhance training, productivity and situational awareness. - Technical comprehension and writing - Ability to reference and understand manuals, critically analyze relationship between OEM procedures and company SOPS, and manage discrepancy logs and MEL/MES.
Required Experience
- Valid Airline Transport Pilot License
- Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
- Minimum Valid Class 2 Medical certificate
- DHC-8 Type Rating (Preferred)
- 4000 Hours PIC,
- 2000 hours P.I.C. Multi-engine;
- 500 hours in forest fire flying environments
- 100 hours in preceding 12 months
- 100 hours night flying
- 500 hours PIC multi-engine over 12,500 lbs
- 500 hours P.I.C. IFR.
- 200 Hours previous experience in a multi crew aircraft
- 200 hours in mountainous terrain
Education and Training:
- Carded Captain Air Tanker pilot
- Professional Aviation training - Specialized aircraft courses, Simulator, and CRM training (preferred)
- Post-Secondary Education - 2 or 4 year degree program (preferred)
- Human Factors / Safety Management - Formal risk based education (preferred)
- Two years of Federal or State Carded air tanker pilot making drops on wildfire suppression mission (preferred).
Competencies
Communication - Must have excellent communication skills. Able to read, write and understand the English language.
Teamwork - Ability to work as part of the aerial firefighting team under all conditions.
Interpersonal skills - Ability to work well with a variety of personalities. Ability to diffuse conflicts and maintain a positive work environment