About This Role
Coulson Aviation is recruiting an experienced Citation Captain for a full-time position listed in Thermal, California, supporting aerial fire suppression, aerial imaging and passenger operations. The pilot will help maintain high standards of safety, airworthiness, regulatory compliance and operational readiness within a worldwide aerial firefighting operation. Coulson's fleet includes Cessna Citation 550 and 560 aircraft alongside other fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. The position uses a rotational schedule with company-paid travel, allowing employees to live anywhere in the United States without permanently relocating.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with agency Air Attack Officers to manage the airspace over wildfires and develop firefighting strategies.
- Identify hazards and ensure mitigation during firefighting operations, while actively participating in the company's safety management system and safety initiatives.
- Support improvements to standard operating procedures and other procedures, and review and maintain written and computerized flight logs and records.
- Keep the aircraft ready for dispatch while on call, liaise closely with clients to ensure their objectives are met, and support rapid responses to firefighting missions.
- The position also supports aerial imaging and passenger operations while maintaining safety, airworthiness, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
What We Offer
The position offers a rotational schedule that allows employees to live anywhere in the United States, with company-paid travel to and from the work location for scheduled rotations and no requirement to relocate permanently.Coulson offers competitive, year-round compensation without seasonal uncertainty, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and work supporting aerial firefighting operations around the world.
Requirements
- Applicants must meet the posting's stated FAA ATP Commercial License requirement and have at least 2,000 flight hours. They must have no FAA violations or enforcement actions within the past five years, previous Air Attack experience in the United States and low-level flying experience. Aerial firefighting experience is an asset. The role requires strong knowledge of FAA regulations and operational standards, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, a team-oriented approach and strong decision-making skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Citation aircraft experience is preferred
- qualified candidates with aerial firefighting experience on other comparable aircraft are also encouraged to apply.