State Wildland Fire Aviation Manager (Hybrid)

Oregon Inc; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Great benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Forestry seeks a seasoned State Wildland Fire Aviation Manager to lead the Aviation Unit in the Protection Division. You will oversee statewide aviation operations, safety, and policy, coordinating with 12 districts while advising agency leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, contract oversight, and knowledge of FAA regulations. Hybrid remote work is available with onsite Salem reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional level experience in Aviation Management, Supervision, Evaluative, Analytical and/or Planning work.
• At least one year of experience in natural resource program activities (researching and analyzing data, applying laws/regulations, coordinating projects).
• A bachelor's degree in Forestry, Aviation Management, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• OR Three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.

Responsibilities

• Aviation Operations Management: Lead statewide aviation operations for coordinated wildfire response.
• Serve as ODF’s primary aviation expert and advisor.
• Develop and manage aviation contracts and agreements.
• Ensure district compliance with ODF policy and FAA regulations.
• Oversee aviation personnel qualifications and manage unit budgets.
• Aviation Policy Leadership: Interpret federal and state aviation regulations and advise agency leadership.
• Develop aviation policy, directives, and guidance materials.
• Aviation Safety Management: Lead aviation safety and aircraft incident/accident investigations.
• Maintain the statewide aviation safety plan and review district plans.

Skills

Aviation management

Staff supervision

Contract mgmt

FAA regulations

Budget mgmt

Policy leadership

Safety investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry or related

Job description

The Oregon Department of Forestry seeks a seasoned State Wildland Fire Aviation Manager to lead the Aviation Unit in the Protection Division. You will oversee statewide aviation operations, safety, and policy, coordinating with 12 districts while advising agency leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, contract oversight, and knowledge of FAA regulations. Hybrid remote work is available with onsite Salem reporting as needed.