Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Helicopter Manager) - Direct Hire Authority

Leads three or more regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment. Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests. Directs aviation and briefs pilots, contract personnel, and crews on mission requirements. Provides radio communications to dispatch and/or ground firefighter and navigates with use of maps. Directs aviation safety processes in coordination with pilot. Ensures aircraft tracking procedures are in place and followed. May serve as a rappeller, short hauler, or spotter. Directs the readiness and assembly of helicopter support accessories and helicopter safety equipment. Ensures completion of helicopter planning documents (e.g., load calculations, aviation safety plan, daily logs). May provide training and oversight of specialized aviation operations (e.g., helirappel, short-haul, aerial ignition, cargo let-down, single skid toe-in, hover entry/exit, and aeria