AOBD decorative banner: photos depicting AOBD position. AOBD Position Description: The Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) reports to the Operations Section Chief (OSC1) and is primarily responsible for preparing the air operations portion of the IAP, for implementing its strategic aspects, and for providing logistical support to aircraft operating on the incident.

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For information on how to interpret this chart, please review Position and Qualifications Chart Guidance.

AOBD Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

Satisfactory performance as an Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) Position Task Book, PMS 311-17

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Position does not require a physical fitness level.

These Positions Maintain Currency For AOBD

Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC)

AOBD Maintains Currency For These Positions

Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
Area Command Aviation Coordinator (ACAC)
Helibase Manager (HEBM)
Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills

L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Wildland Fire Service

⇒ Position Endorsement

This is an inherently wildland fire position. All-hazards Air Operations Branch Director need to meet the wildland fire position qualification requirements. Rationale for not endorsing is based on prerequisite experience (e.g., strategic operations, complex air space coordination, complex frequency management, planning strategy and tactics for retardant operations, managing risk).

Alternative Pathways to NWCG Qualification

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed:

2022-07-11

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