Wildland Firefighter (Aviation)

Forest Service; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a crewmember to support airtanker operations on a fire crew within the fire management organization. The role focuses on maintaining the airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles, and equipment on a Forest Unit.

The incumbent will operate complex airtanker equipment systems requiring careful synchronization and calibration as part of wildfire response efforts.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated.

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. This position is established on a Forest unit to serve as an Airtanker Base Support. The incumbent maintains airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $25.37 – $25.37/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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