U.S. Department of the Interior
Airplane Pilot (Smokejumper Pilot)
U.S. Department of the Interior, Idaho City, Idaho, United States, 83631
Overview
Explore a new career with the BLM -
where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Aviation at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/. We expect to fill 1 position; however, additional positions may be filled if they become available. Responsibilities
Serves as Pilot-In-Command (PIC) conducting general and special use operations. Operations are conducted under visual and instrument flight rules, including tactical missions over wildland fires, reconnaissance, and transportation of personnel and cargo. During the fire season the individual may function as a Smokejumper Pilot conducting low-level operations, aerial deployment of personnel and cargo, and providing airspace coordination over wildland fire incidents. Responsible for the preparation, execution, and administration of assigned flights including performance planning, weight and balance calculations, weather, and completion of required logs and documents. Serves as a national level technical advisor, course coordinator, and instructor for aviation and fire suppression operations. Requirements
This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program. U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Direct Deposit Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. May require completion of a one year probationary period.
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Explore a new career with the BLM -
where our people are our greatest natural resource. This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Division of Aviation at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area can be found at https://www.boisechamber.org/. We expect to fill 1 position; however, additional positions may be filled if they become available. Responsibilities
Serves as Pilot-In-Command (PIC) conducting general and special use operations. Operations are conducted under visual and instrument flight rules, including tactical missions over wildland fires, reconnaissance, and transportation of personnel and cargo. During the fire season the individual may function as a Smokejumper Pilot conducting low-level operations, aerial deployment of personnel and cargo, and providing airspace coordination over wildland fire incidents. Responsible for the preparation, execution, and administration of assigned flights including performance planning, weight and balance calculations, weather, and completion of required logs and documents. Serves as a national level technical advisor, course coordinator, and instructor for aviation and fire suppression operations. Requirements
This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-Free Workplace Program. U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Direct Deposit Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. May require completion of a one year probationary period.
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