Aerial Firefighting Fixed-Wing Pilot (Kodiak 100)

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 93.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities to participate in wildfly

Professional development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Zusammenfassung

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Fixed Wing Line Pilot to operate the Kodiak 100 in support of wildland fire management. This part-time, permanent, WFSE-represented role is based in Tumwater, WA and includes pilot-in-command duties, training, maintenance coordination, and coordination with air tactical teams.

The role requires extensive flight hours, IFR/VFR proficiency, and compliance with FAA and DNR manuals.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum flight experience required by FAA guidelines and DNR rules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative operations.
• Ability to perform under stress and in rapidly changing conditions.

Aufgaben

• Pilot-in-Command of DNR Kodiak 100 for initial and extended attack wildfire suppression.
• Coordinate ATGS/TFR/FTA airspace and incident airspace with multiple aircraft.
• Maintain aircraft readiness, perform inspections, and submit flight reports and logs.

Kenntnisse

Professional interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Ausbildung

FAA ATP - Airplane

FAA Medical Certificate (Class 1/2)

FAA Instrument Rating

Tools

Kodiak 100 knowledge

Flight logs/reports management

Jobbeschreibung

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Fixed Wing Line Pilot to operate the Kodiak 100 in support of wildland fire management. This part-time, permanent, WFSE-represented role is based in Tumwater, WA and includes pilot-in-command duties, training, maintenance coordination, and coordination with air tactical teams.

The role requires extensive flight hours, IFR/VFR proficiency, and compliance with FAA and DNR manuals.