Wildland Firefighter - Aircraft Flight Instructor (MIssion, Inspector, and Standardization)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Salary

$111K-$171K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Role

Role function

Security From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Deadline

Jun 25, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MN, MO, NM, NY, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Wildland Firefighter - Aircraft Flight Instructor (MIssion, Inspector, and Standardization) Location Negotiable After Selection Summary THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the USDA Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and the dates applications are due for these locations can be found on the Forest Service website. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for details. Duties Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-13 level. Serves as pilot-in-command (PIC) of aircraft conducting missions to include point-to-point transportation of personnel and cargo, and utilization of special use skills such as fire suppression/fire retardant delivery and rappel operations. Provides expert technical advice to regional/national aviation programs as a principal advisor in the development/implementation of policies, programs and standard practices for aviation operations and specialized projects. Provides oversight in planning/development and performance of specialized missions for the Forest Service and cooperator units in the use of aircraft to perform high risk activities such as aerial ignition, mountain flying, and fire support missions. Plans, develops and leads training programs for non-pilot aviation personnel, such as helicopter managers, aerial ignition operators and Contracting Officer Representatives (COR). Serves as technical authority and represents the Chief of the Forest Service on joint agency accident investigations involving loss of life, serious injury, and/or property damage. Evaluates and determines suitability and capability

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