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Helibase Manager Type 2 (1-5 helicopters)
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Helibase Manager Type 2 (1-5 helicopters), HEB2
Position Category:
Incident Positions
Position Code:
HEB2
Functional Area:
Operations
AD Class:
AD-H
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.
Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2018-07-27