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Sep 01, 2026

Full time

JC-530283 Assistant Deputy Director, Aviation and Mobile Equipment

$16,759 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CA

This posting states its location as United States rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: C. E. A. Under administrative direction, the Assistant Deputy Director, Aviation and Mobile Equipment, serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Director, Fire Protection in formulating, evaluating, recommending, and administering statewide policies regarding aviation, tactical air operations, and mobile equipment. The Assistant Deputy Director is responsible for policy development, direction, and implementation for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's (CAL FIRE) Aviation and Mobile Equipment programs. This responsibility includes administering statewide programs and for policy development and implementation for the following programs: Aviation Management; Tactical Air Operations; and Mobile Equipment. This position may qualify for a recruitment and retention bonus of $1550 per month. You will find...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

JC-529437 Aviation Safety Program Manager

$9,276 - $12,032 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CA

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: AVIATION OFFICER III (FLIGHT OPERATIONS) Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

JC-528951 Aviation Officer - Safety

$8,440 - $10,938 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CA

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: AVIATION OFFICER II (FLIGHT OPERATIONS) Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

Senior Principal Platform Engineer - Connected Aviation (Remote)

Raytheon Collins Aerospace Remote (Remote)

Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives,...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Aviation Maintenance Technician 135 - Byron

$33.72 - $42.15 hourly

Air Methods Byron, CA

Job Summary *** 10,000 SIGN ON BONUS *** Rotor experience needed. At this base you will be working on EC135's. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Key Facts Antioch is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in Contra Costa County, California. Geographically, Antioch lies along the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, with about 29.9 square miles of area (approx. 29.2 land, 0.8 water) according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The city was originally founded as “Smith’s Landing” around 1849-1850, and renamed Antioch...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Aviation Maintenance Technician 135 - Imperial

$33.72 - $42.15 hourly

Air Methods Imperial, CA

Job Summary Rotor experience preferred as you will be working on an EC135. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Imperial, California at a glance Imperial is a growing city in southeastern California's Imperial Valley, near the U.S.–Mexico border. It is part of Imperial County and serves as one of the region's residential and educational centers. The city has about 22,900 residents as of 2026 estimates. Key facts Located about 19 miles north of Mexicali, one of Mexico's largest border cities. Known for agriculture supported by irrigation from the Colorado...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Aviation Maintenance Technician 135 - Truckee

$33.72 - $42.15 hourly

Air Methods Truckee, CA

Job Summary *** $20,000 Annual Location Stipend *** Rotor experience needed for this location as you will be working on an AS350 at this base. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Truckee is a mountain town in Truckee on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, near Lake Tahoe. It combines historic railroad roots with year-round outdoor recreation and is one of the main gateways to the Tahoe region. Quick Facts About Truckee Population: about 17,000–17,400 residents. Elevation: roughly 5,800–6,000 feet above sea level downtown. County: Nevada...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Aviation Maintenance Technician 135 - Victorville

$33.72 - $42.15 hourly

Air Methods Victorville, CA

Job Summary Rotor experience preferred as you will be working on an EC135 at this base. Responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and alterations of Company operated aircraft and articles as assigned in accordance with Air Methods’ policies and procedures. Ensures company operational goals and objectives are met, while guaranteeing all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals. Victorville, California: Quick Facts Victorville is a city in the High Desert region of California, located in San Bernardino County along Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It's often considered the commercial hub of the Victor Valley area. Key Facts Population: approximately 141,000 residents (2025 estimate). Elevation: about 2,950 feet (899 m) above sea level. Region: Southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert. Climate:...

Aug 27, 2026

Part time

Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

$38.67 - $61.78 hourly

State Center Community College District Reedley, CA

Essential Functions of Position The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves. Providing instruction in Aviation Maintenance Technology in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for: Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

SAD VA 2026-077 Firefighter Driver/Operator (SAD E-6) E5-E7 144 Fighter Wing (FW), Fresno

State Active Duty (SAD) CMD Fresno, CA

Position Details Announcement Number: SAD VA 2026-077 Opening Date: 26 August 2026 Closing Date: 24 September 2026 Position Title: Firefighter Driver/Operator (SAD E-6) Duty Location: 144 Fighter Wing (FW), Fresno Selecting Official: Installation Fire Chief, 144 FW Projected Employment Date: TBD Vacancy Announcement Details The California Military Department is accepting applications for the State Active-Duty position indicated above. An appointment to this position provides full benefit status for the appointee and their beneficiaries. The incumbent will be appointed on annually renewable State Active-Duty orders through year six, at which time the incumbent may be eligible for career status IAW CMD Reg 600-1, dated 15 November 2024. Continuation and subsequent extensions of service will be determined by the individual’s performance of duty and continuation of funding. The Service Member selected for...

Sep 06, 2026

Full time

Community Police Services Aide (9209) - San Francisco Police

$83,895 yearly

San Francisco Police Department San Francisco, CA

About: The San Francisco Police Department was established in 1849 and continually strives to become a more effective, inclusive and modern police department, while earning the trust and pride of those we serve and those who serve. Our goal is to reflect on current SFPD initiatives, assess best practices across the country and evaluate the changing environment in policing and within the City to arrive at a strategy statement that the Department and our community can embody every day. The San Francisco Police Department stands for Safety and Respect for All. We will engage in just transparent unbiased and responsive policing. We will do so in the spirit of dignity and in collaboration with the community and we will maintain and build trust and respect as the guardians of Constitutional and human rights. The San Francisco Police Department is committed to excellence in law enforcement and is dedicated to the...

Sep 06, 2026

Full time

Airfield Safety Officer (9213) – (A00024) San Francisco

$115,830 yearly

San Francisco Police Department San Francisco, CA

About: This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When the Airport has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: Application Opening: October 8, 2025 Application Deadline: Continuous Compensation Recruitment ID: CCT-9213 - A00024 San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to...

Sep 06, 2026

Full time

Police Officer - Helicopter Pilot East Bay

$109,824 yearly

East Bay Regional Park District CA

ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby. OUR MISSION : EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities. OUR VALUES: Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve. Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

JC-527898 Rotary-Wing Pilot Program Manager

$9,276 - $12,032 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CA

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: AVIATION OFFICER III (FLIGHT OPERATIONS) Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

Associate Planner-24350802 San Diego

$84,697 - $104,041 yearly

County of San Diego San Diego, CA

ASSOCIATE PLANNER Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis. ***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. *** Calling all dynamic and passionate professionals! Are you passionate about urban and rural planning and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team? Look no further than the County of San Diego Planning & Development Services! The County of San Diego is actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their team as Associate Planners. The eligible list will be used to fill current vacancies in Planning & Development Services (PDS). This list may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Department of Public Works and in the Department of Parks and...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

REACH Helicopter Pilot - HAA

$106,511 - $117,162 yearly

Reach /Global Medical Response Placerville, CA

HAA Pilot Full-Time Opportunity – El Dorado (Placerville), CA If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. Incentives  $106,511 - $117,162 Salary including 20% Geo Modifier 15K Sign on Bonus, subject to eligibility Retention Bonus Plans ($40,000 after 3 years, plus additional retention bonuses once completed) Eligible for a $5000 Fire Stipend (Upon successful completion of the required Fire Check Ride, subject to applicable eligibility requirements) On Duty Housing (for select locations) 7 Days On and 7 Days Off Schedule Responsibilities  Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and REACH requirements, and...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

REACH IFR Helicopter Pilot - HAA

$106,511 - $136,689 yearly

Reach /Global Medical Response Merced, CA

This posting is for multiple Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) positions, we have other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing. This is not a Float Pilot position. HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. Salary Range: $106,511-$136,689 including Geographic Modifier 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed) 5K SPIFR Stipend On Duty Housing 7/7 Schedule Responsibilities  Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals,...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

REACH IFR Helicopter Pilot - HAA

$106,511 - $136,689 yearly

Reach /Global Medical Response Modesto, CA

This posting is for multiple Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) positions, we have other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing. This is not a Float Pilot position. HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. Salary Range: $106,511-$136,689 including Geographic Modifier 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed) 5K SPIFR Stipend On Duty Housing 7/7 Schedule Responsibilities  Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals,...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

REACH IFR Helicopter Pilot - HAA

$106,511 - $136,689 yearly

Reach /Global Medical Response Salinas, CA

This posting is for multiple Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) positions, we have other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing. This is not a Float Pilot position. HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. Salary Range: $106,511-$136,689 including Geographic Modifier 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed) 5K SPIFR Stipend On Duty Housing 7/7 Schedule Responsibilities  Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals,...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

REACH IFR Helicopter Pilot - HAA

$106,511 - $136,689 yearly

Reach /Global Medical Response Marysville, CA

This posting is for multiple Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) positions, we have other opportunities available! By applying through this posting, we are able to move your application to the open location of your choosing. This is not a Float Pilot position. HAA PILOT Full-Time Opportunity If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We’re hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air transportation services for REACH customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. Salary Range: $106,511-$136,689 including Geographic Modifier 15K Sign-On Bonus, subject to eligibility Retention Bonus plans ($40,000 after 3 years plus additional retention bonuses once completed) 5K SPIFR Stipend On Duty Housing 7/7 Schedule Responsibilities  Working with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals,...

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