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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time cal fire aviation in the United States is $28.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cal Fire Aviation vs Cal Fire Pilot?

AspectFull Time Cal Fire AviationCal Fire Pilot
Required CertificationsCommercial Pilot License, Class B MedicalCommercial Pilot License, Class B Medical
Work EnvironmentFirefighting missions, aerial firefighting, maintenanceFlying aircraft during firefighting, training, and patrols
Employer & Industry UsageCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

Full Time Cal Fire Aviation personnel are responsible for firefighting operations, aircraft maintenance, and support roles within Cal Fire. Cal Fire Pilots specifically operate aircraft during firefighting missions, focusing on flying and mission execution. Both roles require similar certifications and work within the same industry, but their daily duties differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Cal Fire Aviation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,536 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician II - C130

Pae

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$59.03/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Definition: This is the journey and second working level for certificated Airframe & Powerplanttechnicians. Incumbents at this level work independently and inspect and repair aircraft, engines,
components and systems and assess for damage, condition and method of repair, and work off site
at outlying field locations, which may include assignment as a base mechanic. This position may
be assigned other duties and tasks in the program as directed.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of the following certificates: FAA Airframe & Powerplant
Technician's Certificates and a valid Class-C Driver's License and three years of aerospace industry
work experience as a certificated A&P Technician and two years' experience working on type
specific aircraft. Military experience may qualify if the level of work and responsibility was equal
to that of a certificated A&P Technician. Prior OEM or other outside training and experience on C-
130 variant aircraft may satisfy the one-year of CAL FIRE specific aircraft requirement. Current
CAL FIRE Aviation Program Aircraft Maintenance Technician II who obtain one year ofexperience and current CAL FIRE Aviation Program Aircraft Maintenance Technician I who obtaintwo years of experience working on C-130 aircraft and successfully complete Original EquipmentManufacturer or other certified outside vendor for line and intermediate level training specific tothe aircraft may be eligible for promotion to this position.

Knowledge and Abilities: FAA federal aviation regulations pertaining to the maintenance and
repair of aircraft; FAA-approved maintenance practices, techniques, and procedures; aircraft shop
maintenance operational procedures and fleet aircraft structure, systems, controls, engines and
components. May perform Confined Space Entry maintenance to include aircraft fuel tank repairs.
May be required to become engine/taxi-run qualified and demonstrate proficiency in their
respective program(s) aircraft ground operations. Work independently in a central aviation
maintenance facility or work unsupervised off site at outlying field locations; perform depot level
and field maintenance to aircraft, engines, propellers, rotors, components and systems in accordancewith approved procedures; have a thorough working knowledge of all fleet aircraft, engines, andairframe systems; and ability to inspect and determine problems and correct deficiencies, inspectaircraft and systems for continued airworthiness, and return aircraft to service after major and minormaintenance and repair.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $59.03 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education,

experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market

data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

59.03

Original Posting:

05/13/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.

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