Firefighting Pilot Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

These positions are located on USDA Forest Service with Eastern Geographic Area, Fire and Aviation Management unit.
Responsible for Geographic Area fire management and aviation programs. Serves as a flight pilot-in-command of Forest Service aircraft and provides a high degree of expertise in the Service/Geographic Area-wide aviation and standardization program.
For additional information about the duties or location of this position, please contact Angie Ruble at angie.ruble@usda.gov.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
Basic Requirement: Certificates and Ratings
Must possess an FAA Airplane Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Single Engine Land & Single Engine Sea ratings OR possess a current and valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Airplane Single Engine Land & Single Engine Sea rating.
Must possess a current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, or military equivalent, as appropriate to the position held (Airplane) and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings. In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of your current FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, or military equivalent, as appropriate to the position held (Airplane) and Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings. Instrument Airplane Instruction ratings or the military equivalent rating is also required.
Medical Certificate:
Must possess a current FAA first or second-class medical certificate. Must possess all necessary certificates and ratings and flight hours in the appropriate Category and Class (Single Engine sea) as required.
GS-13: Must meet all the following flight requirements and all minimum hours must be in Category (Single Engine Sea): Possess minimum flight time of 1500 hours with 250 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC); possess minimum time of 500 hours PIC in Category and Class to be flown (Seaplanes); possess minimum time of 75 hours performing Night Flight; possess minimum PIC time of 75 hours of actual or simulated Instrument time with 10 hours in flight; possess minimum flying time in Category of 100 hours (preceding 12 months).
In order to be considered for this position, you must attach a copy of complete and legible documentation (i.e. flight logs, etc.) for certification that all minimum flight hours and requirements have been met for consideration at the appropriate grade level for which applying, and that flight hours are in the appropriate Category and Class (Single Engine sea) as required. Failure to address and provide supporting documentation for any one of the required flight hours will result in disqualification.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the date of this announcement.Education:There are no educational requirements.Employment Type: OTHER