Working title

Helicopter Pilot

Monthly salary

$7754.00 - $10232.00

Job Code #

JC-486987

Position #

542-419-1046-505

Deadline

08/18/2025

External Link

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Job Description and Duties Please see the attached duty statement for details on this position.

Contact Deputy Chief John Byrne at (831) 601-9385 or by email at John.Byrne@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 Duty Statement.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:

 Forestry Fire Pilot (1046)

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

 

$7754 - $10,232 Base Salary (paid every month)

$2635 - $3478 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$122,784 – $167,998 Annual Compensation

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Additional Forestry Fire Pilot Pay Incentives:

*10% for CAL FIRE NVG Qualification

*2.5% for Unit Instructor Pilot

*These pay incentives have minimum qualifications and training requirements and also apply to retirement compensation.

 

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Benefits

 Forestry Fire Pilot (1046)

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

 

$7754 - $10,232 Base Salary (paid every month)

$2635 - $3478 Extended Duty Week Compensation (paid every 4 weeks)

$122,784 – $167,998 Annual Compensation

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Additional Forestry Fire Pilot Pay Incentives:

*10% for CAL FIRE NVG Qualification

*2.5% for Unit Instructor Pilot

*These pay incentives have minimum qualifications and training requirements and also apply to retirement compensation.

 

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Job Application Package Checklist

Duty Statement

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.