Application Form: King Air Pilot

Please complete the form below to apply for the position of King Air Pilot. Once you submit this form, a member of the Dauntless Air team will review your information. If your skills and experience meet the job requirements, you will receive a follow-up email or phone call with next steps in the application process.

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Job requirements include but are not limited to: Possession of a 1) Certificate of Completion for initial or recurrent training in a BE-9L; 2) Commercial or Private Pilot Certificate with multi-engine, instrument ratings; 3) Valid First or Second Class medical certificate; 4) Total Flight Time of at least 1,500 hours with 500 hours multi-engine time; 5) Current instrument proficiency and night flight requirements (see full list of requirements & duties below).

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Qualifications: King Air Pilot

REQUIREMENTS

Holds a current Certificate of Completion for initial or recurrent training in a BE-9L
Holds a Commercial or Private Pilot Certificate with multi-engine, instrument ratings
Holds a valid First or Second Class medical certificate
Has total Flight Time of 1,500 hrs. or more with 500 hrs. multi-engine time
Is current with instrument proficiency and night flight requirements
Must be willing to fly the plane on a year round basis, with the bulk of the flying and extensive travel occurring during our fire season, which runs from March through September

JOB DUTIES

Serving as primary pilot flying Dauntless’ King Air C90A (est. flight time – 200 hrs./yr.)
Participating in annual Dauntless training exercises, held in early March in North Texas
Supporting Dauntless’ fleet of 16 aircraft — typical season starts in the Upper Midwest, transitions to Alaska until early August, then moves about Pacific Northwest and Western States
Responsible for transporting Dauntless’ aircraft maintenance personnel and equipment to service the company’s Fire Boss aircraft located at various tanker bases
Responsible for transporting Dauntless Fire Boss pilots during their contracted duty cycles
Overseeing all maintenance, database updates, regulatory compliance and recordkeeping for the King Air C90A
Ensuring the aircraft is operated in accordance with FAR Part 91
Maintaining flight IFR, VFR and night proficiency at all times

Additional details

Employment Status – Independent Contractor

Monthly Contracting Fee – Commensurate with experience
Life Insurance & Accidental Disability – Yes
Worker Compensation Coverage – Yes
Out of Town Lodging and Food – Company paid
While travelling, a vehicle will be provided at the Company’s expense

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