JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent of this position supports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) mission andprograms in the Alaska Region by operating aircraft in support of a variety of areas (biological, public use, subsistence,maintenance, etc.). The USFWS has trust responsibilities for resources across the state and throughout the Region. The employee supports natural resource conservation through logistics and assisting with data collection for scientific studies. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Airplane Pilot your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as pilot-in-command of single engine, wheel, float, fixed-wing aircraft. Flight hours will depend on the organizational need and budgets, but for a full-time employee will generally average between 350 and 450 hours per year; and a significant amount of this time involves wildlife surveys and patrols under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), often below 500 feet above ground level (AGL) over hazardous terrain. Coordinates with other Airplane Pilots in the Region to ensure logged Regional flight scheduler requests for flight services made by Regional staff and programs and outside interests are fulfilled safely, timely, and efficiently; and communicates and coordinates closely with management concerning aircraft support of field operations. Maintains records, including: pilot training records, check ride expiration dates, flight hours, aircraft maintenance needs, aircraft inspection dates, and other information. Assists in performing biological surveys including but not limited to waterfowl, raptor, vegetative mapping, radio telemetry, data tabulation, classification of habitats, and other related field and office work. Most surveys will be aerial, but incumbent will occasionally participate in ground surveys which will involve walking or working out of canoes and small boats. The incumbent may coordinate or assist in emergency operations, including search and rescue, wildfire management, law enforcement and emergency medical operations; provide support to law enforcement for criminal investigations; plan and coordinate logistical arrangements for field camps; perform resource management projects including wildlife capture and tracking, population counts, vegetation studies, and erosion monitoring; etc. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.