Aviation Wildland Firefighter: Airtanker Base Technician

Forest Service; Chester (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in California is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) crewmember on a fire crew, serving as Airtanker Base Support. The incumbent maintains airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated. Applications close on 2026-11-12; this is a federally- staffed position under the Public path.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with synchronized components.
• Maintains airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Forest Service in California is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) crewmember on a fire crew, serving as Airtanker Base Support. The incumbent maintains airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated. Applications close on 2026-11-12; this is a federally- staffed position under the Public path.