Helibase Manager Type 2 (1-5 helicopters), HEB2

Duties

• Receives mission priorities and develops schedule based upon Incident Action Plan (IAP).
• Inspects, approves, and numbers helispots (location, limitations as to type of aircraft).
• Reviews and implements helibase checklist (medivac plan, crash rescue plan, flight following, flight hazards, communication plan, helibase layout, orders sanitation facilities, provides safety equipment, etc.).
• Briefs and debriefs aircrews and helitack.
• Checks pilot aircraft cards, helitack crewmembers qualifications.
• Establishes approach/departure paths for aircraft.
• Checks load calculations for accuracy, completeness, and currency.
• Coordinates with ASGS on input to Air Operations Summary, mission objectives/priorities, and maintenance schedules/breakdowns.
• Coordinates with ATGS on flight following and support to tactical missions.
• Manages resource/supplies dispatched to helibase.
• Insures helibase is posted and cordoned.
• Manages retardant mixing and loading operations.
• Insures helicopter fueling, maintenance, and repair services are provided.
• Insures dust abatement is provided and used at helibase/helispots.
• Insures security is provided at each helibase/helispots.
• Span of control involves 3 or less helicopters.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• S-371, Helibase Manager.
• Qualified Helicopter Manager.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.