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Oct 29, 2026

Full time

JC-536687 Staff Chief Aviation Operations

$11,093 - $14,360 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Sacramento, CA

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION A 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 •...

Oct 29, 2026

Full time

JC-537002 Fixed Wing Air Tanker Aviation Officer Pilot

$8,440 - $10,938 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Sacramento, 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: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Must continuously maintain all certifications defined in the Aviation Officer II (Operations) classification specification. Qualifications Special Requirements: All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete. 1 Do NOT include...

Oct 15, 2026

Full time

JC-533247 Fixed-Wing Contract Aerial Resources & Emerging Technology Aviation Officer - Maintenance

$8,440 - $10,938 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Sacramento, 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 (MAINTENANCE) 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: You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions • This position is located in McClellan, CA. • May be directed to act in a lead role for completing assignments involving other staff and teams. Must be able to logically organize and present positions, identify problems, and formulate recommendations. Must have ability to work independently and in the field with a minimum of supervision, and to form and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at...

Oct 06, 2026

Full time

Aviation Compliance Lead

$220,000 - $280,000 yearly

Skydio San Mateo, CA

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. About the Role Skydio’s mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe through autonomous flight. We are seeking an Aviation Compliance Lead to join our Global Aviation Regulatory team. This role will serve as the responsible compliance lead for Skydio-held aviation authorizations and approvals. You will partner closely with regulatory, flight operations, training, and program stakeholders to standardize processes and ensure operational compliance at scale. This is the opportunity of a lifetime....

Oct 06, 2026

Full time

Aviation Regulatory Program Manager - Remote

$122,000 - $155,000 yearly

Skydio Remote (Remote)

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. About the Role We are seeking a world-class Aviation Regulatory Program Manager to join our Global Aviation Regulatory team. You will execute regulatory strategy to secure and sustain operational approvals that enable advanced, autonomous drone operations in the U.S. and globally. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Skydio is the largest American drone company whose products are used by thousands of organizations across critical infrastructure, public safety, energy utilities and many sectors. We believe our...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

JC-529437 Aviation Safety Program Manager

$9,276 - $12,032 monthly

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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...

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...

Nov 03, 2026

Full time

REACH Helicopter Pilot (Fire) - HAA

$106,511 - $117,162 yearly

Reach Williams, CA

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. 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 aircraft cleanliness duties Maintain...

Nov 03, 2026

Full time

REACH Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

$119,825 - $131,807 yearly

Reach Apple Valley, CA

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: $119,825 - $131,807 including 35% 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 12K Area Float Pilot 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, including all FAR and REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation and record keeping Effectively communicate and collaborate with dispatch, flight crews,...

Nov 03, 2026

Full time

REACH Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

$124,263 - $136,689 yearly

Reach Salinas, CA

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. Incentives Salary Range: $124,263-$136,689 including 40% 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 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 to REACH Air Medical Services’ customers. Safety is a key pillar of our services. 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...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Damage Controlman

$90,408 yearly

Military Sealift Command San Diego, CA

This is a shipboard position with the Military Sealift Command, a U.S. Navy command. Ships operate worldwide, so the work is at sea and the San Diego location is a reference point only; assignments are made by MSC. Applications are submitted through MSC's own application portal (apply.sealiftcommand.com) - contacting your Veteran Staffing Consultant does not submit one. MSC's average annual earnings for this role: $90,408. That is total take-home including overtime and penalty pay, not the base pay in the job announcement. Announcement opens from 10/14/2026 to 11/16/2026. The Damage Controlman is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-maned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

Delivery & Sustainment Quality Rep Staff - E4

$118,000 - $219,100 yearly

Lockheed Martin Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Standard Job Description Provides product quality support in an operational environment including delivery, maintenance and modification efforts. Interprets and provides governance to ensure full compliance with industry standards and customer regulations for specific product operations, including fielded systems from initial procurement, delivery, supply chain, reutilization and disposal. Supports the execution of the sustainment strategy across the product life cycle. Measures sustainment quality performance. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment while providing statistical analysis to determine root causes, establish corrective action, and apply strategies and/or systems designed to improve performance and productivity. Applies diagnostics and other condition-based maintenance techniques; performs product and process surveillance and collaborates with platform Users, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Sustainment to ensure...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

F-16 Test Pilot Level 5

$166,900 - $309,900 yearly

Lockheed Martin Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Standard Job Description Tests aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Operates models of test aircraft during engineering flight tests, production acceptance, and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers. Coordinates flight operations efforts. Approves cockpit configuration. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Come help improve lives from the sky. We are looking for an energetic test pilot who wants to make a difference. You will start by supporting the F-16 test squadron at Edwards AFB, but the position will grow to involve other projects with other aircraft. We want a person who is willing to provide leadership, apply technical acumen, and make us better. Provide mature leadership and guidance in support of the F-16 program. Duties to include: PVI development,...

Nov 02, 2026

Full time

UAS Pilot - Skunk Works, Palmdale, CA - Level 5

$145,100 - $269,500 yearly

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Standard Job Description You will be the UAS Pilot - Skunk Works for the which is responsible for advanced unmanned aircraft development and testing. What You Will Be Doing As the UAS Pilot - Skunk Works you will be responsible for providing expert flight‑operations support for experimental, engineering, and production‑acceptance flight tests of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Your responsibilities will include: - Planning, executing, and evaluating flight‑test missions to ensure compliance with specifications and operational suitability. - Delivering classroom, ground, and flight training for customer aircrew and support academic instruction. - Performing technical and mission planning, systems integration, and real‑time troubleshooting during flight operations. - Providing avionics expertise and guidance to engineering, design, development, and marketing teams. - Analyzing test data and recommending improvements to Human‑Machine Interface and ground‑station functionality....

California National Guard- Counter Drug Task Force

Nov 01, 2026

Full time

Analysis Support Imperial County

California National Guard- Counter Drug Task Force CA

Counterdrug Task Force (CDTF) - Emergency State Active Duty Multiple Positions Available Position Details Eligibility Requirements CDTF-ESAD 2026-012 1 October 2026 Open Until Filled Analysis Support Counterdrug Commander Army 35 Series MOS; AFSC 1N Series Imperial County, CA E4-E6 State FY27/Tentative starting date TBD / Continuation of tour dependent on availability of funding. Male, Female. APPLICANT MUST, at a minimum, submit documents referenced in the instructions for submitting Applications to this announcement, complete the attached applicant checklist and meet all applicable criteria below: • Applicants must possess a favorable National Agency Check/Local Agency Check with Credit Check (NACLC) within the past 10 years. The selection for the position is conditional and based on a complete and favorable LIVESCAN by the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau...

Nov 01, 2026

Full time

UH-72 Mechanic Stockton

California National Guard- Counter Drug Task Force Stockton, CA

Counterdrug Task Force (CDTF) - Emergency State Active Duty Position Details Eligibility Requirements CDTF-ESAD 2026-014 26 October 2026 Open Until Filled UH-72 Mechanic Counterdrug Commander Open Army 15 Series and Air 2A3XX, 2A5XX, 2A6XX, 2A7XX Stockton, CA E4-E6 State FY27/Tentative starting date TBD / Continuation of tour dependent on availability of funding. Male, Female. APPLICANT MUST, at a minimum, submit documents referenced in the instructions for Submitting Applications to this announcement, complete the attached applicant checklist and meet all applicable criteria below: • Applicants must possess a favorable National Agency Check/Local Agency Check with Credit Check (NACLC) within the past 10 years. The selection for the position is conditional and based on a complete and favorable LIVESCAN by the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ...

Nov 01, 2026

Full time

HH-60 Pilot, Moffett ANGB, Ca, Counter Drug-(O2-O3)

California National Guard- Counter Drug Task Force Mountain View, CA

CURRENT AIR GUARD MEMBERS ONLY Tour Description Qualified as an HH-60W Mission Co-Pilot. Performs Co Pilot duties assigned, conducts Aerial Reconnaissance, Aerial Observation, Hoist Operations, Heavy Sling Operations, and maintains total safety and control of the aircraft while on mission. Day-to-day duties include but are not limited too; coordinating with maintenance group for aircraft availability, coordinating with operations group to deconflict with training schedule, and maintains Team Ops Calendars. While on mission OPS Officer will mission plan, ensure all mission paperwork is complete prior to take off, and completes post mission documentation. Minimum Qualifications: • Valid driver’s license • Top Secret Clearance • Satisfactory LEA background check with no adverse actions or derogatory comments • Ability to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC), if in possession of a GTC SM must be in good standing • For Army applicants passing ACFT...

Oct 27, 2026

Full time

Fixed Wing Pilot

$109,078 - $119,986 yearly

Global Medical Response Bishop, CA

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! Position: Fixed Wing Pilot Location: Bishop, CA Airframe: Pilatus PC12 Schedule: 7 Days On 7 Days Off Annual Salary Range: $109,078.39 - $119,986.23 15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Must Complete Training and Check Ride). 40,000 Retention Bonus (There is a 6 Month Waiting period and This is a 3 Year Program). No Training Contract. Paid Crew Housing. Company Paid ATP (If not already completed). Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance. We’re hiring a Fixed Wing Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our PC12 aircraft. Scheduled shifts run 7/7 and service day or night trips. Safety is a key pillar of our services; therefore, all of our pilots work on a quality, professional team that are committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. Responsibilities: Pilot will...

Oct 27, 2026

Full time

REACH Helicopter Pilot (SPIFR) - HAA

$124,263 - $136,689 yearly

Reach Madera, CA

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. Incentives Salary Range: $124,263- $136,689 including a 40% 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, including all FAR and REACH requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties Maintain accurate REACH and regulatory documentation and record keeping Effectively communicate and collaborate with...

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