Part-Time B206 VRLL Aerial Work/Fire Pilot Washington

Part-Time B206 VRLL Aerial Work/Fire Pilot Washington

Wildland Fire Rotorwing Pilot

Company: Department of Natural Resources Location: Tumwater, Washington, USA Type: Permanent Travel: Considerable travel is required. Salary Range: $73,284 98,520

Rotorwing Aerial Firefighter/B206L4, Aircraft Pilot 2 Part-time (30-40 hours per week), Permanent, Represented position (WFSE) Salary: $35.10 $47.18 Hourly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/20/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as Pilot in Command of a DNR assigned B206L4 under various mission requirements, including but not limited to: passenger and equipment transportation, survey and photography, law enforcement support, search and rescue, and incident helicopter coordination (HELCO).
• Functions as Pilot in Command of a DNR assigned UH-1 H {secondary, if trained/qualified} helicopter suppression, initial attack wildfire supporting operations, including: 1) Helitack Crew insertions and 2) delivery of water/foam fire retardants using external buckets or tanks. Coordinates airborne firefighting activities with the DNR Helicopter Manager assigned or until supervision is passed to the Incident Commander or the Air Tactical Group Supervisor.
• Provides extended attack wildfire support when assigned. Duties include application of fire retardants, recharging portable tanks for ground firefighting crews, transporting personnel to/from unimproved and/or confined heliports, internal cargo transport (including hazardous materials), reconnaissance flights over wildfires, and delivering external cargo utilizing longlines and sling loads.
• Maintains the assigned helicopter in a rigid response status to support B206L4 missions assigned above or 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 proper equipment is onboard and available for passengers.
• Prepares reports of fire activities and other work performed as required.
• Participates in recurrent proficiency flights and evaluations to demonstrate skills needed for this assignment. Performs assessments of flight-related documents for the Chief Pilot.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rules/regulations from multiple agencies pertinent to the position.
• Assists in the coordination/conduct of training activities/events and classes (site selection, preparation, risk mitigation). Able to present assigned classes in a group forum.
• Performs field-level preventative maintenance on helicopters and related equipment such as buckets, long lines, and tanks. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, assists aircraft mechanics during field inspections and repairs.
• Assists maintenance personnel with general hangar upkeep (cleaning, organizing, repair, etc.).
• Assists with training Helitack crew members in: 1) the safe employment of helicopter support equipment, 2) fuel trucks and aircraft fueling, 3) visual and voice communications, 4) map utilization and navigation, 5) daily aircraft maintenance, 6) proper techniques for cleaning aircraft, and 7) bucket and longline operations.
• Assist with pre-season base preparation/resourcing,
• Prepare helicopters for 150-hour inspections,
• Clean helicopters at the end of the fire season,
• Assist helicopter mechanics with certain maintenance actions,
• Assist with the inventory of state and FEPP assets,
• Perform bucket inspections/cleaning/disassembly and lubrication,
• Perform long line inspections, re-soldering, repair, and re-lashing,
• Inspect cargo nets and swivels, and clean vehicles.
• Assists with post-season base closure
• Assist with vehicle, personnel, and equipment movement
• Duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Intermediate-level computer skills.
• 1,500 Flight Hours Pilot in Command Helicopter.
• 100 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command within the preceding 12 months.
• 100 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command in a Type II/III helicopter.
• 25 Flight Hours Pilot in Command or the ability to receive 50 hours within the first 3 months of hire in a Type III 206L4 helicopter or equivalent.
• 200 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command in a Mountainous area as defined by 14 CFR 95 Subpart B Designated Mountainous Areas.
• 250 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command in Helicopter Turbine Aircraft.
• 10 Flight Hours Helicopter Pilot in Command of external load/Vertical Reference/Longline operations.
• FAA Current Flight Review IAW 14 CFR 61.56 or a FAA Pilot Proficiency Check 14 CFR Part 135 or current Military APART.
• A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft/Helicopter rating with Helicopter Instrument.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Function collaboratively with peers in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Consistently make sound decisions with little direct supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Company Details

Department of Natural Resources

1111 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98504-7033 USA

At DNR you'll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state's natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you'll work with the public's interest in mind as we manage more