Aerial Firefighting Line PilotMetrea
Aircraft: DHC-8Location: Washington, DCNon-type ratedDirect Entry
Total Time500 hrs
PIC Time500 hrs
Salary (range)$100,000-$200,000/yr
About This Role
Metrea is seeking experienced Aerial Firefighting Line Pilots to join their Special Air Missions Group (SAM), operating DHC-8 airtanker aircraft for multi-engine retardant delivery operations. The company delivers specialized aviation capabilities to national security and firefighting partners across multiple domains. Candidates must have a minimum of 200 hours aerial firefighting experience, 500 PIC hours total, and hold a FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot license with instrument rating. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$200,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The role involves extensive domestic and international travel with a dynamic, mission-focused team operating across the United States and beyond.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate DHC-8 airtanker aircraft for aerial firefighting and retardant delivery missions
- Conduct flight planning including weather analysis, navigation, and aircraft performance calculations
- Perform pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight aircraft checks and inspections
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company operations manual, and standard operating procedures
- Complete post-flight documentation including flight logs, maintenance reports, and FAA reports
- Coordinate with flight operations, schedulers, clients, and aircrew for mission execution
- Assist with development and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Tactics and Techniques (TTPs)
- Participate in aviation safety and management systems
- Maintain crew and maintenance personnel compliance with safety standards
- Deliver safe, effective, and efficient aerial firefighting operations to customers worldwide
What We Offer
Medical insurance optionsDental and vision insuranceRetirement plan eligibilityParental leave
Requirements
- Minimum 200 hours aerial firefighting experience
- Minimum 500 hours Pilot In Command (PIC) on airplanes
- Minimum 100 hours night flying time
- Minimum 75 hours instrument time
- Minimum 100 hours PIC within the last 12 months
- FAA Commercial Pilot (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license with Instrument rating
- Valid medical certificate (FAA Class 1 or equivalent EASA)
- Capable of obtaining Canadian Foreign License Validation Certificate
- Exceptional proficiency in English, both spoken and written
- Ability to complete flight training program and demonstrate job proficiency
- Ability to pass background check and security clearance as required
- Valid work authorization
- Ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally
About Metrea
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond, Metrea designs, builds, and operates turnkey solutions while maintaining vertically integrated capabilities.