Wildland Firefighter (Aviation - Airtanker Base) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority

Summary

Wildland Firefighter [Aviation - Airtanker]

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Performs as functional leader in various aviation, ground support, and logistical activities related to airtanker and retardant base operations and all other fixed wingoperations that may be used at designated base.
2. Ensures airtanker base ramp operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, monitors critical turning radius for wing clearances to maintain safe operating distances from facilities, other aircraft and personnel as needed for different types and sizes of aircraft on the air base facility.
3. Assists with the development and revision, and implements, as necessary, safety practices and emergency plans, trains personnel in safety and emergency procedures for airtanker/SEAT base operations, and ensures use of Personal Protection Equipment.
4. Assists with safety and security at the base, reporting incidents as needed to supervisor.
5. Performs administrative work, such as compiling and sharing documentation, which includes the daily activity log, data entry and querying reports, answering phones, and utilizing base radios.

Job Description

Wildland Firefighter [Aviation - Airtanker]

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Performs as functional leader in various aviation, ground support, and logistical activities related to airtanker and retardant base operations and all other fixed wingoperations that may be used at designated base.
2. Ensures airtanker base ramp operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, monitors critical turning radius for wing clearances to maintain safe operating distances from facilities, other aircraft and personnel as needed for different types and sizes of aircraft on the air base facility.
3. Assists with the development and revision, and implements, as necessary, safety practices and emergency plans, trains personnel in safety and emergency procedures for airtanker/SEAT base operations, and ensures use of Personal Protection Equipment.
4. Assists with safety and security at the base, reporting incidents as needed to supervisor.
5. Performs administrative work, such as compiling and sharing documentation, which includes the daily activity log, data entry and querying reports, answering phones, and utilizing base radios.