Fixed Wing Line Pilot/Fixed Wing Line Pilot Instructor-Wildland Fire
Pay: $87,618/yr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Tumwater, WA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 12/10/2026
Job Description
Fixed-Wing Line Pilot, Aircraft Pilot 2 Part-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Salary:
$6229.00 - $8374.00 Monthly OR Fixed-Wing Instructor Pilot, Aircraft Pilot 3 Part-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Salary:
$ 7,044.00 - $9,478.00 Monthly Please see the official listing for complete position details.
Responsibilities:
Aerial Firefighting Assignment / Air Attack Functions as Pilot-in-Command of a DNR-assigned Kodiak 100 supporting initial and extended attack wildfire suppression operations, including: 1.) Air Attack / ATGS support and 2.) Coordination of Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) and Fire Traffic Area (FTA) airspace before, during, and after an incident. Coordinates airborne firefighting activities with multiple agency aircraft until supervision is passed to the Incident Commander or relieved by another Air Tactical Group Supervisor. Provides reconnaissance and admin flight support when assigned. Duties include planning and executing flights both VFR and IFR within Washington State and bordering states as required. Transporting personnel/parts/equipment to/from improved and unimproved airports, internal cargo transport (including hazardous materials), and reconnaissance flights in mountainous terrain and over active wildfires. Maintains the assigned airplane in a rapid response status to support initial attack suppression actions, including daily aircraft inspections, oversight of aircraft fuel levels and aircraft cleanliness. Maintains aircraft flight reports and logs. Periodically inventories and inspects assigned equipment. Ensures security of aircraft and installed equipment. Prepares reports of fire activities and other work performed as required. Flies/operates assigned aircraft within all limitations specified by WA DNR manuals, as well as in accordance with the Kodiak 100 series FAA-approved Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) / Flight Manual.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
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