Airtanker Base Manager, ATBM
Position Category:
Incident Positions
Position Code:
ATBM
Functional Area:
Coordination & Support
AD Class:
AD-I
Duties
- Maintains adequate supplies of water and retardants/suppressants at operations base by secure local water source and schedule retardant/suppressant deliveries in a timely manner.
- Maintains quality control standards during mixing operations of retardant/suppressant products.
- Understands function of refractometer and its use.
- Understands mixing ratios of all products.
- Obtains and post MSDS sheets on products.
- Conducts and document periodic inspections to maintain quality control standards for retardants and suppressants.
- Monitors all ground operations for safety. These include but are not limited to loading procedures, crowd control, hazardous materials spill cleanup and disposal, ‘hot’ reloading and ‘hot’ refueling.
- Coordinates and maintain a safe flight environment.
- Maintains flight following procedures.
- Ensures sterile cockpit compliance.
- Ensures that base planning documents (NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, Base Supplement, Pilot Briefing and Orientation Guide, Reference Library) are updated as necessary.
- Ensures all subordinate positions at base are filled as required; if base is approved for hot loading ensures all personnel are trained in those procedures.
- Conducts daily or more frequent briefings with pilots, other contract personnel, and government incumbents assigned to base.
- Ensures that all administrative forms and reports are completed according to procedure.
- Maintains accurate information on all aircraft and aircrews assigned to base.
- Coordinates all airtanker flights with local dispatcher, ATGS, ATCO, and/or ASGS; obtains daily or more frequent briefings from one or all of these positions regarding mission priorities, quality of retardant, problems, etc.
- Ensures the maintenance and readiness of all ground facilities, supplies, and services required at the base; ensures pilot and aircraft needs are met.
- Responsible for regulating the movement of all aircraft, motor vehicles, and personnel on the base.
- Maintains time and use records on aircraft, equipment, retardant and personnel assigned to the base; provides aircraft use and cost information upon request.
- Is thoroughly familiar with and enforces all safety requirements of the operation; responsible for maintenance and update of the base’s safety, crash rescue, and incident/accident action plans.
- Serves as liaison with airport management.
- Coordinates with IMT air operations as necessary (start-up times, costs, etc.).
- In conjunction with the agency representative, establishes and maintains safety plans, plant safety and follows the OHSA regulations as they pertain to federal and state entities.
- Ensures retardant supply meets or exceeds demand.
Position Knowledge and/or Requirements (recommended by the NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations)
- S-130, Basic Firefighter
- I-200, Basic ICS
- S-260, Fire Business Management
- S-270, Basic Air Operations
- Fixed-wing Base Manager, Mixmaster (locally developed training)
- Basic fixed-wing Safety (OAS)
- Airtanker types and capabilities
- Basic first aid and basic supervision
- Interagency Aviation Management and Safety
- Air Base Radio Operator
- COR/PI Contract administration
- Fire Ext. Training
- Hazardous Material training
Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2021-04-08