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

INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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specifications outlined in the contract.
Monitor the contractor personnel’s ability to mix and load
retardant and suppressants to manufactures specifications.
Monitor the contractor personnel’s ability to safely fuel the
aircraft according to the contract specifications.
Perform as a liaison to the airport manager or airstrip
owner, as well as coordinate with the local authorities for
any safety or security needs that may affect the SEAT
operation.
Coordinate with the local airport authorities any special
takeoff, ramp, or landing requirements.
Identify who will be overseeing the cleanliness of the ramp
area.
Review local aviation plans with flight crews.
Review local geographic potential aerial flight hazards with
flight crews.
Conduct an initial pilot briefing utilizing the guidelines
established in the Initial Pilot SEAT Briefing – 001 form
available on the BLM National SEAT Web Site.
Review with all SEAT base personnel local Aircraft
Incident/Accident Response Plan within the first 24 hours
of operation.
Perform as the liaison between the SEAT contractor and the
using agency or unit.
2. Daily Operational Duties.
Ensure all the required elements identified for a SEAT base
are current and available for all personnel to review. (See
Chapter 3, IV. Section D)
Ensure operations adhere to the using agency guidelines
and regulations, as well as continued compliance with
relevant national requirements.
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