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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for single engine air tanker in Arizona is $25.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.40 and $28.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) pilot operates a small, fixed-wing aircraft designed for aerial firefighting. The job involves quickly deploying fire retardant or water to wildfire areas, often in challenging weather and terrain conditions. SEAT pilots work closely with ground crews and other aircraft to control and contain wildfires. They must have extensive flying experience, specialized training, and a strong understanding of fire behavior. This role requires precision, quick decision-making, and the ability to operate in high-stress environments.

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To excel as a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) pilot, you need a commercial pilot's license with significant fixed-wing flight hours, specialized wildfire suppression training, and strong situational awareness. Proficiency in operating GPS navigation systems, aerial firefighting equipment, and completion of U.S. Forest Service or equivalent agency SEAT training are typically required. Excellent decision-making, communication, and stress management skills help you coordinate with ground crews and adapt to rapidly changing environments. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensuring safe, effective, and responsive aerial firefighting operations.

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Single Engine Air Tanker pilots often work seasonal schedules, primarily during wildfire seasons, with on-call shifts that require rapid response to emergent fire activity. Pilots are typically stationed at air bases or remote locations and collaborate closely with ground firefighting teams, dispatchers, and air support coordinators. The role involves flying in challenging conditions, including variable weather and low visibility, and may require extended days or temporary relocation during periods of high fire activity. This dynamic work environment demands flexibility and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

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Infographic showing various Single Engine Air Tanker job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,583 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Pipefitter (Tempe, AZ) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industries

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$31/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Austin Industries rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.
This is a long-term maintenance position, not offering per diem, 5/8's. No relocation funding.
Pipefitter
The Pipefitter will be able to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. Other duties may be assigned.
This is a fulltime maintenance job working 40 hours a week. No per diem and no relocation funding.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Must be a Journeyman Industrial Pipefitter with minimum of 3 years of Pipefitting experience.
  • Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders.
  • Attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment.
  • Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
  • Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
  • Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
  • Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
  • Remove and replace worn components.
  • Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
  • Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
  • Work at heights with no fear, capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
  • Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:
Education - no minimum education requirements.
Experience - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience, required.
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check as conditions of employment.
This is a fulltime maintenance job working 40 hours a week (4/10's). No per diem and no relocation funding.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.
About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
Accessibility Note
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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