Aerial Fire Pilot – Seaplane & Land Operations

United-States-Forest-Service; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Ely, MN seeks a fully qualified single-engine land or seaplane pilot to support aerial supervision missions, fire suppression, and related aviation duties. The role requires meeting extensive flight-hour requirements, appropriate ratings, and medical certificates.

The position involves traveling to incident sites, conducting night and IFR operations, and adhering to stringent safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single-Engine Land and Sea Ratings.
• An Instrument Rating or an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATPC) with SEL/SEA ratings.
• Must possess a current FAA first or second-class medical certificate.
• Tailwheel endorsement and required flight hours as specified for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide aerial supervision missions and support aviation fire suppression.
• Support natural resource aviation operations and fuels reduction.
• Assist in search and rescue and law enforcement support as needed.
• Maintain records of flight time, PIC time, and required endorsements.

Skills

Pilot in Command (PIC)

IFR flight

Night flying

Mountainous terrain

Tailwheel endorsement

Logbook maintenance

Education

FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with SEL/SEA & Instrument Rating

Job description

United States Forest Service in Ely, MN seeks a fully qualified single-engine land or seaplane pilot to support aerial supervision missions, fire suppression, and related aviation duties. The role requires meeting extensive flight-hour requirements, appropriate ratings, and medical certificates.

The position involves traveling to incident sites, conducting night and IFR operations, and adhering to stringent safety standards.