Wildland Firefigher (Aviation)
Forest ServiceSalt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Ogden, Utah · Mid
$28 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 2, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role manages operations at an airtanker base for wildland firefighting, coordinating aircraft loading with fire retardant, directing ground personnel, and maintaining facilities and equipment. It suits someone with federal or equivalent facility management experience who can handle logistics, safety compliance, and technical oversight in a high-stakes aviation environment.
Our summary, not Forest Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GW-05 grade level or equivalent in federal service
- Experience with facility maintenance, oversight, and repair procedures
- Experience with airtanker equipment and ensuring proper working order
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and ongoing random urinalysis testing
Nice to have
- Experience assisting with contract preparation and administration
- Experience with higher-level personnel supervision