Fire Boss Pilot
Posted 3 days ago
Fire Boss Pilot
Posted 3 days ago
Job role insights
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Date Posted
May 6, 2026
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City, State
Appleton, Michigan
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Job Category
Other Aviation Roles
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Job Type
Contract
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Salary
Negotiable Price
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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
