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Hourly Air Tanker Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

FlightSafety International

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver ... 17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver. Two ...

FlightSafety International

Pilot Instr-Air Drop-FMS

WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver ... 17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver. Two ...

FlightSafety International

Pilot Instr-Air Drop-FMS

WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver ... 17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver. Two ...

FlightSafety International

Pilot Instr-Air Drop-FMS

WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver ... 17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver. Two ...

FlightSafety International

Pilot Instr-Air Drop-FMS

WA

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Conduct other ground-based training, as required, for Aircrew Members in tanker and receiver ... 17 pilot with air drop and aerial refueling experience, or able to obtain an AMC/A3TK waiver. Two ...

FlightSafety International

KC-46 Pilot Instructor

Altus, OK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. Air Force or Allied Nation receiver aircraft, or equivalent flight simulator, with at least 50% occurring in the aircraft. Tanker AAR Pilot Instructor experience is highly desirable. Type rating ...

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How much do hourly air tanker pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly air tanker pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Air Tanker Pilot vs Fixed-Wing Pilot?

AspectHourly Air Tanker PilotFixed-Wing Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot Certificate, Type Ratings for Tanker AircraftCommercial Pilot Certificate, Type Ratings for specific aircraft
Work EnvironmentFirefighting missions, aerial firefightingPassenger, cargo, or general aviation flights
Employer & IndustryFire departments, government agencies, firefighting contractorsAirlines, charter companies, private operators

Hourly Air Tanker Pilots specialize in aerial firefighting, operating tankers during wildfire suppression. Fixed-Wing Pilots fly various aircraft types in commercial or private sectors. While both roles require similar certifications, their work environments and employers differ significantly, with Hourly Air Tanker Pilots focused on firefighting missions and Fixed-Wing Pilots on general aviation tasks.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Air Tanker Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Air Operations Squadron - Senior Controller

BLUEFORCE INC

Hampton, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

BlueForce Inc.  is seeking Senior Controllers in support of the USAF Air Combat Command (HQ ACC)'s Air Operations Squadron at Langley AFB, VA. 
Do you enjoy working 3-4 days a week?  Are you open to rotating shifts? Are you a retired military pilot, fighter/tanker pilot, WSO, or navigator? If you have the technical expertise to ensure that military aircrew safely execute worldwide aircraft movement/air refueling missions, then this position is for you.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that military aircrew safely executes worldwide aircraft movement/air refueling missions.
  • Ensure mission execution requirements have been identified, coordinated, and finalized.
  • Ensure the Go/No Go mission checklist is completed, and timely and correct mission decisions are made prior to execution.
  • Oversee scheduling, preparing, tracking, and maintaining records on scheduled missions.
  • Develop a comprehensive training program that encompasses all aspects of government provided training objectives.
  • Complete the AOS closing checklist as required.
  • Previous or current DoD Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 10 years of qualified experience as a Military Pilot or Navigator or at least 10 years of qualified experience as a Technical Controller in the Mission Control Center.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Prior CORONET experience either as a delivery control officer or have participated in an overwater aircraft delivery as either a fighter or tanker crew member is highly desirable

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