Wildfire Aviation Technician - Helicopter Ops Lead

Conservation Maven; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Employee benefits

Job summary

MN DNR—Division of Forestry in Cambridge, MN is hiring a Fire & Aviation Technician to support statewide helicopter operations, fire training, pre-suppression and suppression activities. The role promotes safety and efficiency in accordance with division policy and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include 4 seasons of wildland fire suppression experience and NWCG qualifications (ICT4 or ICT4 Trainee, HMGB) along with S-series certifications.

Qualifications

• 4 seasons of wildland fire suppression experience.
• NWCG qualifications listed above are required prior to appointment: ICT4 (or ICT4 Trainee), HMGB, S-130, S-190, S-131, S-200, S-230, S-290, S-271, S-372.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statewide helicopter operations, fire training and suppression activities.
• Implement pre-suppression tasks at Area administrative level.
• Suppress wildfires statewide and at Area level to minimize losses.
• Lead helicopter modules and fire personnel in suppression and training.
• Coordinate and conduct natural resource management activities such as aerial application.
• Conduct silviculture tasks and maintain roads and trails.

Tools

NWCG ICT4 (or ICT4 Trainee)

HMGB (Helicopter Manager)

S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter

S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

S-131 Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss

S-200 Initial Attack IC

S-230 Crew Boss

S-290 Intermediate Fire Behaviour

S-271 Helicopter Crew Member

S-372 Helicopter Manager

Job description

MN DNR—Division of Forestry in Cambridge, MN is hiring a Fire & Aviation Technician to support statewide helicopter operations, fire training, pre-suppression and suppression activities. The role promotes safety and efficiency in accordance with division policy and procedures.

Minimum qualifications include 4 seasons of wildland fire suppression experience and NWCG qualifications (ICT4 or ICT4 Trainee, HMGB) along with S-series certifications.