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The mission of Aero-Flite is to provide exceptional firefighting aircraft and customer service in support of our ground firefighting partners. Our vision is to continually strive to improve our safety and service while offering greater value to our partner agencies. Aero-Flite is the leading aerial firefighting company in the US based in Spokane, WA. Aero-Flite has been recognized in the INW for the last 5 years as one of the Best Places to work. Our recognition is based on our employees reviews. We encourage growth and work and life balance. We are opening up our recruitment window for Pilot - First Officer Q400 The First Officer pilot acts as second in command for wildfire suppression missions operating mulit- engine firefighting aircraft supporting wildfire suppression missions in the CONUS and Alaska. Specific Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work as a team player under the direction of the Pilot in Command and Chief Pilot. Conduct flight operations in a safe, standardized, and professional manner. Operate in accordance with company and agency Standard Operating Procedures. Support the PIC to ensure regulatory, agency, and company policy compliance. Ensure accurate pre-flight planning, loading, and performance calculations. Verify airworthiness and report any concerns or discrepancies to the PIC. Maintain expert working knowledge of aircraft and pilot associated documents. Provide clear, relevant, and timely information to the PIC, ATC, and other fire resources. Monitor aircraft systems, aircraft performance, and crew performance. Adhere to all aircraft limitations and treat the equipment with care and respect. Epitomize and promote Aero-Flite's Mission, Vision, and Values. Other Duties: Assist with aircraft cleaning and pre/post season preparation. Assist with various demonstrations and public service events. Perform outreach and tours with the general public and firefighting community. Perform maintenance flights as required. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Aeronautical - Expert knowledge of off-airport, IFR, and multi-crew operations Regulatory - Expert knowledge of FAA regulations and procedures Mechanical - Expert knowledge of aircraft systems Human Factors - Expert knowledge of human factors and risk assessment Customer Service - Knowledge of excellent customer service principles Adaptability - Able to adapt to dynamic work environment with uncertain and fluid work schedules. Abilities: Aeronautical Decision Making - Awareness of associated risk factors and ability to make consistent, conservative, and timely decisions. Airmanship - Apply knowledge, experience, training, situational awareness, skills, and discipline to command the machine to support the mission. Troubleshooting/Critical Thinking - Determine cause and effect through expert knowledge of aircraft systems, malfunctions, and procedures to assist abnormal operations and maintenance. Computer Literacy - Able to use IT tools to enhance training, productivity, and situational awareness. Technical comprehension and writing - Ability to reference and understand manuals, critically analyze relationship between OEM procedures and company SOPS, and manage discrepancy logs and MEL. Education and Experience FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with multiengine land (MEL) (ATP preferred) US Citizen or Official authorization to work in the United States, and valid Passport DHC-8 Type Rating (Preferred) 3,000 hours in airplanes 1,000 hours PIC 200 hours PIC multiengine 200 hours PIC multi-crew 100 hours in airplanes in preceding