Wildland Fire Aviation Airtanker Base Operator

Forest Service (DOA); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forest Service is seeking a crewmember on a fire crew to support airtanker base operations and maintain base facilities, equipment, and vehicles. The role involves direct involvement with airtanker systems and collaboration with firefighting teams to ensure readiness and safe operations.

This position is for a National Forest fire management unit with a GW-5 pay plan, reflecting specialized experience and/or education in fire science.

Qualifications

• GW-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-4 or higher
• Education option: 4-year degree in Fire Science, Fire Technology, or related field
• Combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with multiple components synchronized or calibrated
• Serves and operates batch mixers, tanks, pumps, valves, hoses
• Mixes, stores, inspects, tests, and delivers fire retardants per specs
• Performs duties of parking and launching firefighting aircraft to/from base

Job description

The Forest Service is seeking a crewmember on a fire crew to support airtanker base operations and maintain base facilities, equipment, and vehicles. The role involves direct involvement with airtanker systems and collaboration with firefighting teams to ensure readiness and safe operations.

This position is for a National Forest fire management unit with a GW-5 pay plan, reflecting specialized experience and/or education in fire science.