Wing Instructor Pilot

Fixed-Wing Instructor Pilot, Aircraft Pilot 3 (Airplane)
Recruitment #2026-10-A211
Part-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Location:
Tumwater, WA

Salary: $ 7,044.00 – $9,478.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing.

We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/01/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) isseeking aFixed-Wing Instructor Pilot to join the Air Operations Team in the Wildland Fire Management Division. This position will instruct other pilots on the DNR’s organic multi-mission fixed-wing aircraft (MMA), using 2 Kodiak 100s.

Required Qualifications:
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• 1 year of experience leading assigned pilots, aircraft, and crews for company operations under an approved FAA certificate company ) or a US military flight operations team
• CFI / CFII ASEL Ratings & Certificates
• 500 Flight Hours Dual Given Certified Flight Instructor experience
• 2000 Flight Hours Pilot-in-Command
  -Airplane
• 500 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command in category and class to be flown
• 150 Flight Hours – Fixed Wing Turbine
• 100 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command within the preceding 12 months
• 500 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command Cross Country
• 200 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command in a Mountainous area as defined by 14 CFR 95 Subpart B
  - Designated Mountainous Areas
• 200 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command Night Flight
• 50 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command Instrument – actual in flight
• 75 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command Instrument- actual/simulated
• 25 Flight Hours – Airplane Pilot-in-Command Make and Model (Daher, Kodiak 100), or the ability to receive 50 hours within the first 3 months of hire
• FAA Current Flight Review IAW 14 CFR 61.56 or an FAA Pilot Proficiency Check 14 CFR Part 135
• Current FIRC and/or meets FAA currency requirements to exercise Instructor Pilot Privileges

Required Competencies:

• Professional interpersonal skills
• Accustomed to functioning collaboratively with peers in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Accustomed to making risk-based decisions in emergency operations with little direct supervision
• Competent professional communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Basic Computer Skills
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices