Dauntless Air

Fire Boss Pilot

by Dauntless Air in Other Aviation Roles

Posted 3 days ago

Dauntless Air

Fire Boss Pilot

by Dauntless Air in Other Aviation Roles

Job role insights

Applicants must meet or exceed the required Total Flight Hours.
  • Date Posted

    May 6, 2026

  • City, State

    Appleton, Michigan

  • Job Category

    Other Aviation Roles

  • Job Type

    Contract

  • Salary

    Negotiable Price

  • Certificate Required

    CPL

Description

About the Company

Dauntless Air is a leading aerial firefighting operator specializing in Fire Boss operations, supporting wildland fire suppression missions across the United States.


Position Summary

Dauntless Air is seeking Fire Boss Pilots to conduct aerial firefighting operations, supporting low-level missions in dynamic and demanding environments.

Schedule
Seasonal and mission-based operations depending on fire activity.


Responsibilities

• Conduct aerial firefighting and retardant/water drop operations
• Operate aircraft in low-level, high-risk environments
• Support wildfire suppression efforts
• Maintain safe and efficient flight operations
• Comply with FAA Part 137 and company procedures


Requirements

• CPL required
• 1,500 total time
• 1,200 airplane time
• 200 single engine land
• 100 single engine sea or ASES rating
• 100 turboprop time
• 200 low level flight time including 100 Part 137
• 200 mountainous terrain time or equivalent training
• 100 hours in last 12 months
• 10 hours in last 60 days
• Instrument rating required


Preferred Qualifications

• 4,000+ total time
• Prior aerial firefighting experience
• Experience in same make and model


Compensation

• Not specified


Aircraft

• Air Tractor Fire Boss


Location

Appleton, MI

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