JOB SUMMARY: Position is located in Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) Division; In support of an exclusive use Helicopter Type 3 helicopter program based out of Everglades National Park. If you have additional questions about this position, please contact Jack Weer, Everglades National Park, Deputy Fire Management Officer @ Jackson_Weer@nps.gov MAJOR DUTIES: Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests. Directs helicopter crewmember duties. Directs aviation mission planning including briefings of pilots, contract personnel and crews on mission requirements. Participates in and may direct helicopter operations to include accompanying pilot on flights, provides radio communications to dispatch and or ground firefighter Directs aviation safety processes in coordination with pilot. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
