Wing Line Pilot – Wildland Fire

Part-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Location:
Tumwater, WA

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) is looking for aFixed-Wing Line Pilotto join the Air Operations Team in the Wildland Fire Management Division. This position will fly the DNR's first organic multi-mission fixed-wing aircraft (MMA), using 2 Kodiak 100s.

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 materials that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• 1,500 Flight Hours total time
  - Airplane
• 1,200 Flight Hours Pilot-in-Command
  - Airplane
• 200 Flight Hours
  - Airplane Pilot-in-Command in category and class to be flown
• 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
• 100 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

• Professional Interpersonal Skills
• Accustomed to functioning collaboratively with peers in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Accustomed to consistently making sound decisions with little direct supervision.
• Competent professional communication skills both verbally and written.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.