Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $131,841.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The USDA Forest Service is a federal agency dedicated to the stewardship of the nation’s forests and grasslands. As part of the Department of Agriculture, the Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass approximately 193 million acres. The agency is committed to sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of these lands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Their work includes conservation, wildfire management, recreation, and natural resource protection, playing a vital role in maintaining environmental balance and supporting outdoor activities across the United States.
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Job Requirements
- meet eligibility and qualifications requirements by closing date
- attach current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent
- possess current FAA first or second-class medical certificate
- provide complete and legible documentation of flight hours
- experience includes paid and unpaid including volunteer work
- meet firefighter retirement coverage provisions
- provide updated documents by announcement date
- no educational requirements
Job Qualifications
- possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Land ratings or FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- hold a current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate or military equivalent with Multi-Engine and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings
- minimum of 1500 flight hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command
- at least 500 flight hours in multi-engine airplanes
- 75 hours of night flight experience
- 75 hours of actual or simulated Instrument time with 10 hours in flight
- 100 hours of flight time in the preceding 12 months
- prior wildland firefighting experience
Job Duties
- operate multi-engine airplanes in support of forest service missions
- conduct aerial firefighting and surveillance operations
- perform aircraft pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- maintain detailed flight logs and documentation
- comply with all FAA and agency safety regulations
- instruct and mentor other pilots as required
- participate in emergency response and wildfire management activities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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