Wildland Firefighter (Helicopter Manager)

Forest Service

Anchorage, AK On-site Full-time $67,617–$94,687/yr

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Workplace On-site

Employment Full-time

Location Anchorage, AK

Salary $67,617–$94,687/yr

Career field Science

Matched occupation Forest and Conservation Technicians

Posted Aug 24, 2026

Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position manages permanent and temporary helibases, provides contract administration for, and plans and directs helicopter operations in support of, prescribed fire, fire suppression, emergency incidents and resource management functions. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for Regional Contacts.

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Career context

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Matched career Forest and Conservation Technicians

Science

$54,560US median annual pay

-3.2%Projected growth

3,900Annual openings

30,410Currently employed

The employer range is about 49% above the $54,560/yr national median for the matched occupation.

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