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RT-273, Single Engine Air Tanker Manager Workshop (ILT)

Course Title
Single Engine Air Tanker Manager Workshop (ILT)
Training Required For
SEMG 310-1 Training Path 01
Course Number
RT-273
Course Description

The Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG) workshop is designed to provide the attendee with current policy revisions, technical updates, changes in reference materials and operational procedures, and an overall review of safety and security issues associated with the single engine airtanker program.

Course Objective

Understand changes to aviation policy and how they apply to SEAT management.

Prerequisite Qualifications Notes

SEMG Single Engine Air Tanker Manager

Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be current or previously qualified as Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG).
Format
Instructor Led
Special Delivery Considerations

In addition to the required elements, the following subjects that can be worked into the workshop if applicable:
Local Updates, Concerns, Issues
Geographical Updates, Concerns, Issues
Individual Agencies or Base Reviews

Flexibility should be encouraged within these topics to meet geographic and audience needs. This refresher shall be designed to provide discussion and information sharing based on the identified topics. The agenda should be revisited annually and be dynamic.

Business Steward
AMC Aviation Management Committee
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be current or previously qualified as Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG).
Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Special Cadre Considerations

In addition to the required elements, the following subjects that can be worked into the workshop if applicable:
Local Updates, Concerns, Issues
Geographical Updates, Concerns, Issues
Individual Agencies or Base Reviews

Flexibility should be encouraged within these topics to meet geographic and audience needs. This refresher shall be designed to provide discussion and information sharing based on the identified topics.Presenters should include, but not limited to Interagency, National, Regional, State and Local instructors involving aviation positions such as SEAT Coordinators, Dispatch, Training, and Unit Aviation Managers.

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