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M581 - Aviation

Explore sources and elements of agency aviation policy, roles of administrators, and safety plans. Discover interagency aviation guides and local aviation operations.

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M581 - Aviation

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  1. M581 - Aviation (insert presenter names here)

  2. Aviation Management Objectives Identify sources of agency aviation policy Describe and discuss the elements found in national, regional, and local aviation plans Discuss differences in agency aviation policies (i.e. IHOG, State Policies, others)

  3. Objectives Describe and discuss the Project Aviation Safety Plan (PASP). Identify roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the agency administrator and Fire Program Manager in applying aviation policy.

  4. Objectives Discuss the purpose and importance of Cooperator Aircraft Letters of Approval.

  5. Overarching Laws ICAO—International Civil Aviation Organization FAA—Federal Aviation Administration, NTSB 830 (i.e. 14 CFR—Federal Aviation Regulations) FAR—Federal Acquisition Regulations Office of Management and Budget—OMB PL 103-411 and FAA AC 00-1.1A (2014) Oregon Revised Statutes – Chapter 477 Land Management Agency Aviation policies GSA Federal Property Management Regulations

  6. Where Is Interagency Aviation Policy Found? • USFS: FSM 5700, 5109.17, and NASMP • US Dept. of Interior: DM 350-354, OPMs • BLM: 9400 Aviation Policy and NAP • NPS: DO-60, RM 60 • BIA: IAM Part 57 • USFWS: 330-339 FW • NWCG: 310-1 • Red Book Chapter 16, var. Interagency Guides

  7. NWCG Interagency Guides • Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide (IHOG) • Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (IASG) • Interagency Helicopter Rappel Guide • Interagency Fire UAS Operations Guide • Interagency Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist

  8. NWCG Standards for….. • Aerial Ignition PMS 501 • Airspace Coordination PMS 520 • Airtanker Base Operations PMS 508 • Single Engine Airtanker Operations PMS 506 • Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials PMS 513

  9. Other Interagency Aviation Guides • DOI/USFS “Aviation Life Support Equipment” (April, 2018) and “Aviation Helmet Standard” (Feb. 14, 2019) • 2010 DOI Helicopter Short-haul Handbook SOURCES: https://www.doi.gov/aviation/library/guides https://www.nwcg.gov/publications

  10. Where Does ODF Policy Come From? • FAR’s • ORS & OAR’s • Oregon Department of Forestry Aviation Fire Protection and Directives • Interagency Aviation Guides (IASG,IHOG) • Cooperator Letters of Approval & the Interagency Aircraft and Pilot Carding and Inspection System • Op’s Plan Smokey • NWCG 310-1 for Training • Department of Transportation for Hazardous Materials

  11. State Agency Policy and Direction ODF Policy is set by a collaborative group in ODF- known as Aviation Working Team, and the Aviation Unit Manager, Division Chief’s, and State Forester • Aviation Procedures Manuals • Aviation Operating Plans (SEAT’s, Large AT) • District Aviation Management Plans • District Mishap and Response Guides • Aircraft Contracts • Local & Interagency Aviation Operations Plans • Local Suppression Plans (such as in Wilderness areas) • Interagency Frequency Plans

  12. Federal Agency Aviation Policy Hierarchy National Aviation Plans • BLM National Aviation Plan (NAP) • USFS National Aviation Safety and Management Plan (NASMP) • NPS Reference Manual 60 (DO60 and RM60) • BIA Manual Part 57 • US Fish and Wildlife Service- Service Directives-Part 330-339 State/Regional supplements Local Unit supplements (Forest, District, Park Aviation Plans)

  13. Local Unit Supplements Address specific local environmental issues Aviation Mishap Response Plan Aviation Sub-program Operations Plans (Helitack/Rappellers, SEAT/Airtanker base, etc.) Local Aviation Hazard Map Local Repeater and Communications Maps Project Aviation Safety Plan (PASP) process

  14. Elements of an Aviation Management Plan • Plan Overview • Organizational overview • Administrative Requirements • Safety Management Systems (SMS) • Aviation Operations • Aviation Training • Airspace Coordination • Aviation Security • Facilities • Appendices Ref. DOI-OPM-6 https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/opm-06.pdf

  15. Project Aviation Safety Plans (PASP) • Required for any non-fire or non-emergency project. • May be a single PASP for recurring missions. • Valid for ONE YEAR from the date signed by a Line Officer • Significant changes require plan revision, and a new authorization signature by a Line Officer Each PASP must contain specific elements found in policy (FS 5711.1, BLM NAP 4.3.2) including a Risk Assessment Some of the required information elements might not be known or may not be decided several weeks in advance. These are documented in a Mission Planning Worksheet a few days before each individual flight. EXAMPLES…… ?

  16. By signing and authorizing a PASP, a Line Officer effectively certifies that……. I have been made clearly aware of the risks and accept the mitigation strategies that are planned to reduce the risk, knowing that some residual risk inevitably remains. I have concluded that the benefits of moving forward with this aviation mission outweigh the residual risk and the exposure that my employees will still be exposed to. I have communicated my expectations to my employees & their supervisors to comply with all applicable policies and “remain within the scope of their employment.” In doing so, I am willing to accept any remaining liability.

  17. Line Officer/Agency Administrator and Supervisors’ roles & responsibilities • Establish/maintain safe work environment. i.e. Purchase PPE and expend training dollars for employees who fly on fire and non-fire missions. • Hire and support qualified/knowledgeable employees to oversee and manage the aviation program (SAM, RAO, UAO, base managers, etc.). • Comply with training policy for YOUR position (DOI M-3, USFS A-314, etc.). Ensure employees meet aviation training policies. • Review/approve the State/Regional and Unit Aviation Management Plan and all PASPs.

  18. Cooperator Aircraft Letters of Approval What are they and why are they needed? • Required by FSM 5710.35 and NASMP 3.12 • Required by DOI- 351 DM 4, OPM-39, BLM NAP 3.11 • Non DOI or FS agencies and organizations may have less restrictive standards for inspecting/approving aircraft and pilots. • Standards for management/operation of air assets may be less restrictive than federal agency standards. Examples????

  19. Cooperator Aircraft Approval

  20. Cooperator Aircraft Approval (contd.) • Goal is to maximize safety of federal employees by adhering to the highest minimum standards when using aircraft that are procured and operated by non-DOI or FS agencies. • Federal policies state that “only approved aircraft may be utilized.” Cooperator Letters of Approval, when paired with an existing cost-share agreement (i.e. the NW Operating Plan and Master Agreement), enables federal agencies to pay their fair share cost for use of other agencies’ aircraft on interagency wildland fire incidents.

  21. Questions and Answers?

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