Wildland Firefighter (Airplane Pilot)

Forest Service; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Juan is seeking a full-time Pilot at the GS-12 level to operate a variety of aircraft at low altitudes and varying speeds over rugged terrain to transport passengers and cargo. This permanent federal appointment is posted on USAJOBS.

Locations include Missoula, Montana; Broomfield, Colorado; and Ogden, Utah, with a pay range of $75,697 to $142,712 per year. Announcement shows open dates from 10/01/2026 to 05/28/2027.

Responsibilities

• Pilots a variety of models at low altitudes and varying speeds over mountains, forests, or deserts to transport passengers and cargo.

Job description

From the posting: Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-12 level. Pilots a variety of models at low altitudes and varying speeds over unfavorable terrain such as mountains, forests, or deserts, during both day and night conditions, to transport passengers and cargo among a variety of destinations.

Location: Missoula, Montana (+2 more locations)

Pay (as posted): $75,697 – $142,712 per year

Schedule / appointment: Full-time; Permanent

Announcement dates: Open 10/01/2026 to 05/28/2027

• Open to (per the announcement): The public; Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Locations: Missoula, Montana; Broomfield, Colorado; Ogden, Utah
• Announcement number 27-FIRE-NOCR-PILOT-91112DH; control number 886959900

Verified open on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official job site, on Oct 21, 2026 (ET).