Supervisory Airplane Pilot (Wildland Firefighter)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $131,841.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
The USDA Forest Service is a federal agency dedicated to the management and conservation of public lands in national forests and grasslands. Their mission centers around sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of these lands for the benefit of present and future generations. This involves a wide range of activities including wildfire management, forest restoration, recreation facilitation, and natural resource research. The Forest Service employs many professionals with specialized skills who contribute to ensuring the safety and sustainability of these natural resources across the United States. Within this organization, firefighting and aerial operations are critical components, aimed at protecting not... Show More
Job Requirements
- must possess faa airplane commercial pilot certificate with instrument and airplane multi-engine land ratings or faa airline transport pilot certificate with instrument and airplane multi-engine land ratings
- must possess current faa certified flight instructor certificate or military equivalent as appropriate to the position held with multi-engine and instrument airplane instruction ratings
- must possess a current faa first or second-class medical certificate
- must meet minimum flight time requirements including 1500 hours total flight time with 250 hours as pilot-in-command, 500 hours in multi-engine airplanes, 75 hours night flight, 75 hours pilot-in-command instrument time, and 100 hours in category in the past 12 months
- must provide complete and legible documentation of flight hours
- must have prior wildland firefighting experience and meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date
Job Qualifications
- possess faa airplane commercial pilot certificate with instrument and airplane multi-engine land ratings or faa airline transport pilot certificate with instrument and airplane multi-engine land ratings
- possess current faa certified flight instructor certificate or military equivalent with multi-engine and instrument airplane instruction ratings
- meet minimum flight hours including 1500 hours total time, 250 hours pilot-in-command, 500 hours in multi-engine airplanes, 75 hours night flight, and 75 hours pilot-in-command instrument time
- possess current faa first or second-class medical certificate
- provide complete documentation of flight hours and certifications
- have prior wildland firefighting experience
Job Duties
- pilot multi-engine airplanes in support of wildfire management
- conduct flight operations including fire reconnaissance and resource transport
- ensure compliance with FAA flight and medical certification requirements
- maintain accurate documentation of flight hours and certifications
- conduct night and instrument flight operations
- assist in aerial firefighting support missions
- communicate effectively with ground firefighting and command teams
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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