OI
Wildland Firefighter (Aviation - Airtanker Base) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the InteriorRoswell, New Mexico · internship
$25 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This seasonal aviation support role at a wildland fire airtanker base involves managing ramp operations, coordinating aircraft movements, and handling administrative tasks during fire season. It suits people with prior firefighting experience who want to transition into aviation-focused fire operations work.
Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of the Interior’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Prior primary wildland firefighting experience (minimum one full fire season or 14 cumulative days on fireline)
- One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GW-04 level (airtanker base operations, clerical/administrative, or data entry) OR bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or related field OR combination of education and experience
- Physical capability for long irregular hours, standing, walking in high temperatures, lifting heavy equipment, and working around moving aircraft