FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

Helicopter Pilot Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-518471

- Helicopter Pilot

FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

$7,948.00 - $10,488.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/25/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position. Contact Battalion Chief Matt Lane at (831) 330-2542 or by email at Matt.

Lane@fire.ca.gov for questions related to the duties of the position. Candidate may be selected by resume review. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518471

Position #(s): 542-419-1046-506

Working Title:

Helicopter Pilot

Classification:

FORESTRY FIRE PILOT

$7,948.00 - $10,488.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Benito County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

San Benito-Monterey Unit Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations.

CAL FIRE

provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities.

CAL FIRE

offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding challenging career with

CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements Possession of a valid Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Commercial Airman Certificate with rotorcraft-helicopter rating or a valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot's Certificate with a rotorcraft- helicopter rating. Possession of a valid and current Class II Airman's Medical Certificate issued by an FAA authorized medical examiner. Valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

5/25/2026