5/5 How do you become a fire pilot?A fire pilot is also referred to sometimes as an aerial firefighter. They are pilots that are specifically trained to fly over tailwheels and at lo...How much do Cal Fire helicopter pilots make?The starting salary for a Cal Fire helicopter pilot is anywhere from $93,504 to $126,060 per annum. For a Chief Fire pilot, the salary falls somewh...How much does a firefighter pilot make?Generally speaking, Forest Service and other aerial fire pilots will make less than those in the Cal Fire aviation program. Starting salaries for F...Can fire planes fly at night?Prior to the 1970s, aerial firefighters could fly at night. During the 1970s this was stopped as the United States had concerns about the safety of...Can water bombers fly at night?Water bombers are aerial firefighting planes that carry water, or water-based gels and foams to combat fires. They differ from other aerial firefig...How do water bomber planes refill?Water bomber planes will scout out the nearest large body of water to the fire in question. This will need to be an open source of water, meaning t...