Interagency Single Engine Air Tanker Operations Guide - National ...

INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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III. SEAT Pilot Carded Ratings.
All SEAT pilots shall be rated and carded as either a Level I or Level II
based on the following criteria.
A. Level II Rated Pilots.
Level II permits pilot performance of missions without benefit of
aerial supervision in the fire environment airspace with the SEAT
plus one other aircraft. With more than two aircraft on the scene,
aerial supervision for the Level II pilot is required.
B. Level I Rated Pilots.
The Level I endorsement permits the pilot to perform missions in the
fire environment airspace without aerial supervision, and allows them
to conduct operations in a multiple tactical aircraft environment. This
encompasses all missions from Initial Attack through large fire aerial
operations. The Level I rated pilot will be familiar with and have
experience in complex aerial fire suppression methods, and therefore
will be more effective in those types of situations.
IV. SEAT Manager (SEMG) Position.
A. General.
In order to ensure adherence to contract specifications, safety
requirements, and fiscal accountability, a qualified SEAT manager
(SEMG) will be assigned to each operating location to provide for the
management of the operation.
B. Qualification Documents.
All SEMGs and trainees must have a copy of their qualifications
displayed on their agency’s fire and aviation qualifications
documentation card at all times. SEMGs will not be allowed to
manage a SEAT if they do not have their agency’s card with them in
the field.
C. Span of Control.
1. The SEMG will be allowed to manage up to three SEATs
without the assistance of additional SEMGs. This span of
control is intended to be the maximum allowable for a trained
and experienced SEMG. It is also dependent on the ability of the
SEMG and the proximity of the aircraft location.
2. For span of control at large air tanker bases, a qualified and
current SEMG must be assigned within the above span of control
limits.
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