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

INTERAGENCY SINGLE ENGINE AIR TANKER OPERATIONS GUIDE
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available for deployment. Receives a briefing from the state or
regional level aviation managers on the coordination of SEAT
resources involving MAC groups.
Assist the using agency with finding available SEMGs and
temporarily fill in for SEMGs on their days off when necessary.
May act as a liaison for the contractor to help identify and resolve
concerns or conflict issues that may surface between the
contractor, the SEMG or the using agency. Conflicts or concerns
will be documented and reviewed with the Contracting Officer
Representative (COR) or the Contract Officer (CO).
Compile a comprehensive report on all SEAT operations that were
reviewed within their assigned geographical area. The report will
contain evaluations of contractor performance, SEAT base
operations, SEMG evaluations and the agency’s utilization of the
SEAT in their fire program.
Serve as instructor cadre member when requested for the SEAT
Manager’s course.
D. Qualification Prerequisites.
Must be a currently qualified SEMG with a minimum of five (5)
years of experience as a SEMG.
E. Experience Requirements.
Must have successfully performed as a SEMG for five years.
Must have successfully performed as a SECO-T under the direct
supervision of a current and qualified SECO.
F. Nomination and Approval Process.
Nominations for the SECO positions will be submitted to the BLM
National SEAT Program Manager through a State or Regional Level
Aviation Officer. The nomination process requires written
documentation of the nominee’s fire and aviation background, redcard
qualifications, and SEAT experience. Selection for the SECO
positions will be based on the individual’s field experience, aviation
knowledge and program needs as determined by the BLM National
SEAT Program Manager.
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