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

INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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3. If the ATBM is a qualified SEMG, then they may serve as the
SEMG while the aircraft are assigned to that base, and all SEMG
duties and responsibilities will apply. (See SEMG Duties at
Established Air Tanker Bases.)
D. SEAT Manager Trainee (SEMG-T).
1. A qualified SEMG will not have more than 3 SEMG-Ts
assigned.
2. SEMG-T will remain under the supervision of the SEMG at all
times.
3. SEMG-T will be allowed to manage a SEAT at alternate sites
without a qualified SEMG being physically present provided:
The qualified SEMG retains all responsibility for the
SEAT and SEMG-T.
The SEMG-T must be approved by the SEMG based on
a review of their position task book activity, aviation
background and knowledge.
Must not be the first field assignment for the SEMG-T.
The SEMG-T can only manage one SEAT at the site.
The SEMG must have conducted a briefing with the
SEMG-T on-site prior to any operations.
SEMG-T status must be disclosed to all personnel on
the site who may interact with the SEMG position.
SEMG-T must have an open line of communication
with the SEMG at all times.
SEMG must conduct and document a briefing with
SEMG-T each morning prior to operations and a
debriefing each evening after operations.
E. SEMG Duties and Responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the SEMG are listed under the
following categories:
• Initial Contract Duties
• Daily Operational Duties
• Administrative Duties
• Miscellaneous Duties
1. Initial Contract Duties.
Conduct a pre-use walk around inspection and completes
inspection forms of the aircraft and ground support
equipment, along with reviewing both the pilot qualification
card and the aircraft data card to ensure the adherence to the
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