Airtanker Base Operator – Wildland Fire Aviation

U.S. Forest Service; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forest Service is seeking personnel to support airtanker bases within a National Forest. The role involves maintaining airtanker bases, aircraft ramps, facilities, vehicles and equipment, and coordinating loading operations for firefighting aircraft.

Responsibilities include operating complex airtanker systems, performing aviation and ground support tasks, and delivering retardants to specifications while preparing routine reports for the agency.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit required for federal payments.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Some positions may require a valid state or commercial driver license; pre-appointment and random drug testing; or medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with components that must be synchronized or calibrated.
• Serves in aviation and ground support tasks: servicing and operating batch mixers, tanks, pumps, valves, and hoses.
• Mixes, stores, inspects, tests, and delivers fire retardants to specifications.
• Performs duties of parking and launching firefighting aircraft to/from base.
• Assists in airtanker hot loading and simultaneous loading operations.
• Compiles data for recurring and special Forest Service reports and records.

Job description

U.S. Forest Service is seeking personnel to support airtanker bases within a National Forest. The role involves maintaining airtanker bases, aircraft ramps, facilities, vehicles and equipment, and coordinating loading operations for firefighting aircraft.

Responsibilities include operating complex airtanker systems, performing aviation and ground support tasks, and delivering retardants to specifications while preparing routine reports for the agency.