S273 - Single Engine Airtanker Manager

Reviewed: 2003     Hours: 32

Course Description:

This training is designed to provide students with the knowledge/skills necessary to perform the tasks described in the Position Task Book for Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG).  The training addresses the standards, procedures, and duties of an SEMG.

Objectives:

• Perform the tasks required of an SEMG to mobilize and transition into an incident aviation environment and be able to prepare for, manage, and oversee a single engine air tanker operation in given simulations and exercises to support local unit and incident activities.
• Describe the need to gather and organize information during the mobilization and transition phases of the SEAT operation.
  
• Analyze needs in order to prepare for, organize, and implement a safe, efficient SEAT operation.
  
• Coordinate with local unit, incident, and non-incident personnel to insure cost effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of the SEAT operation.
  
• Manage and oversee an ongoing SEAT aviation operation and solve operational and organizational problems during all phases of the incident.
  

Target Group:

Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG).

Minimum Instructor Qualifications:

Lead and unit instructors must be qualified single engine air tanker managers (SEMG).

Also see Instructor Certification at the beginning of the Field Manager's Course Guide.

Prerequisites:

Basic Air Operations (S-270).
Successful completion of 4-6 hours of pre-course work.

Offer Level:
Local

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