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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for supervisory wildland firefighter helitack in the United States is $17.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Supervisory Wildland Firefighter Helitack vs Wildland Firefighter?

AspectSupervisory Wildland Firefighter HelitackWildland Firefighter
CertificationsFEMA S-290, S-130, S-190, and leadership trainingFEMA S-130, S-190, and basic firefighting certifications
Work EnvironmentHelicopter-based fire suppression, leadership roles, coordinationGround firefighting, fire line duties, support roles
Employer & Industry UsageFederal, state agencies, firefighting teams with supervisory dutiesEntry to mid-level firefighting positions in wildland fire agencies

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter Helitack personnel have leadership responsibilities, often coordinating helicopter-based fire suppression efforts, and require additional certifications. Wildland Firefighters focus on ground-based fire suppression and support roles. The supervisory role involves more oversight, planning, and coordination, whereas wildland firefighters primarily execute fire suppression tasks.

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Infographic showing various Supervisory Wildland Firefighter Helitack job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 95% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,489 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Wildland Firefighter (Helitack Senior Firefighter) - Direct Hire Authority

Wildland Firefighter (Helitack Senior Firefighter) - Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Interior

Billings, MT • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of The Interior rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

289th of 638 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Wildland Firefighter (Helitack Senior Firefighter)

Incumbent is a trained wildland firefighter on a helitack crew.

Assignments may include loading helicopters, determining weight calculations, completing crew manifest and accessing remote areas by helicopter to instruct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires.

May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires.

May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.

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