Pilatus PC-12 Pilot


Company

Dauntless Air is an aerial firefighting company headquartered in Appleton, MN. We are the largest US operator of a single engine amphibious firefighting aircraft called the Fire Boss. Our fleet consists of 20 firefighting aircraft which principally operate throughout the middle and western US, as well as Alaska. We have key maintenance facilities in South St Paul, MN, Coeur d’Alene, ID and Cleburne, TX. Since 2017, we have doubled the size of our fleet and have greatly expanded our served markets working under contract with state and federal agencies.

about the job

In 2025, we leased a Pilatus PC-12 to support our fleet of Fire Boss aircraft. We are leasing the same aircraft in 2026. Consequently, we are seeking to contract with a professional pilot to crew the aircraft principally during the fire season, which typically runs from May to October. The plane will participate in our annual training exercises held early March at our facility in Cleburne, TX. From there, it will support our fleet starting in May as it transitions to Alaska until early August, then move about the Pacific Northwest and Western States. If wildfire fire conditions dictate, the aircraft could return to the Lower 48 states sooner than August.

pc-12 pilot duties

  • Act as primary pilot flying the Company’s leased PC-12 (est. flight time – 200hrs./yr.). If desired, working a rotation with another pilot will be considered.

  • Be responsible for transport of the Company’s aircraft maintenance personnel and equipment to service the Company’s Fire Boss aircraft located at various tanker bases

  • Be responsible for transport of Fire Boss pilots during their contracted duty cycles.

  • Oversee all maintenance, database updates, regulatory compliance and record keeping for the PC-12

  • Ensure the aircraft is operated in accordance with FAR Part 91

  • Maintain flight IFR, VFR and night proficiency at all times

Qualifications/Licenses

  • Holds a current Certificate of Completion for initial or recurrent training in aPC-12

  • Holds a Commercial or Private Pilot Certificate with single engine, instrument ratings

  • Holds a valid First or Second Class medical certificate

  • Has total Flight Time of 1,500 hrs. or more with 300 hrs. of PC-12 time

  • Is current with instrument proficiency and night flight requirements

  • Must be willing to travel extensively (March – September)

Compensation

  • Employment Status – Independent Contractor

  • Contracting Fee – $850 to $1,000/day depending on 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

Schedule

The aircraft will be principally based at the Company’s maintenance facility in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The PC-12 pilot is expected to be available 7 days a week during the peak wildfire season of May to September.

application

Interested parties should send their resume and qualifications to Brian Murphy: bmurphy@dauntlessair.com