Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $75,697.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Professional Development
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency that manages public lands for a variety of uses, including recreation, grazing, and resource extraction. With a strong commitment to stewardship and conservation, the BLM emphasizes the protection and sustainable management of the nation's natural resources. The agency employs a diverse workforce dedicated to serving the public and advancing the responsible use of these lands. Located across multiple regions in the United States, the BLM operates under the Department of the Interior, offering various career opportunities in fields such as forestry, wildlife management, and aviation.
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Job Requirements
- must possess a commercial pilot certificate or airline transport pilot certificate or military equivalent
- must hold multi-engine land and instrument ratings
- must have a current first or second-class FAA medical certificate
- meet total flight time requirements based on grade level
- demonstrate pilot-in-command hours
- satisfy night flying and instrument flying hour requirements
- specialized experience with fire aviation operations
- ability to work under adverse weather and hazardous conditions
- capability to travel extensively and work long hours
- maintain physical fitness to meet FAA medical standards
Job Qualifications
- current commercial pilot certificate or an FAA airline transport pilot certificate or military equivalent rating
- multi-engine land and instrument rating
- possession of first or second-class FAA medical certificate
- total flight time of at least 1200 hours for GS-9 level
- pilot-in-command experience of at least 250 hours
- night flying experience of at least 50 hours
- recent flying experience with a minimum of 100 hours in the last 12 months
- instrument flying experience of at least 50 hours
- multi-engine airplane flying time of at least 100 hours
- specialized experience in fire aviation or related flight operations as specified for GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 levels
Job Duties
- fly multi-engine airplanes in various fire suppression and survey missions
- perform low-level and night flying operations under challenging weather and terrain conditions
- coordinate airspace and manage air traffic during fire incidents
- participate as a team member in Smokejumper operations including aerial deployment of personnel and cargo
- ensure compliance with federal aviation and safety regulations
- maintain detailed records and reports related to flight operations
- provide expertise and guidance on fire aviation standards and interagency coordination
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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