Regional Aerial Survey Pilot
The Regional aerial survey pilot serves as Pilot in Command of U.S. Government aircraft for aerial detection survey and other uses. The Regional aerial survey pilot reports directly to the SLPP and works closely with the Forest Health Protection (FHP) group.
Regional Helicopter Operations Specialist (HOS)
The HOS serves as a technical representative and reports directly to the RAO. The HOS must be an expert in the field of helicopter operations. This includes such areas as helicopter rappelling, aerial ignition, long line operations, transportation of hazardous materials and helicopter safety.
Aircraft Maintenance Inspector/Regional Maintenance Specialist
The Aircraft Maintenance Inspector/Regional Maintenance Specialist serves as a technical advisor and reports directly to the RAO. The maintenance specialist provides aircraft airworthiness expertise to the Forests and the RAG. The maintenance specialist verifies contract compliance on all regionally procured aircraft. The maintenance specialist, along with the RAO, is authorized to return to service any aircraft removed from service for mechanical deficiency after the necessary work has been performed and documented by a qualified aircraft mechanic.
Forest Aviation Officer (FAO)
As stated in FSM 5704.3, the Forest Supervisor has responsibility for all Forest aviation activities. By manual supplement, the Forest Supervisor delegates that authority to the FAO. The FAO is responsible for all aviation related programs on their Forest including supervision of aviation activities, aircraft and pilot inspections, training, and safety. The FAO is also the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on Forest aircraft contracts. The FAO coordinates with the RAO to insure operators that are awarded aviation contracts by the National office are inspected/approved to support the forest’s needs. This includes contacting FAR 135 operators and arranging inspections with the RAG. The FAO is also responsible for updating the Forest Aviation Plan, the Crash, Search and Rescue Guide, and the Forest Aviation Hazard maps.
Annually the FAOs will assess the Forest's aviation needs. Based on those needs, the regional pilots will develop an appointment schedule with the vendor contractors, and visit each vendor to check for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), as well as compliance with Forest Service contracts and/or rental agreements. After assuring mission readiness, the regional pilot issues an interagency approval card
Forest Health Protection (FHP) Unit Aviation Officer (UAO)
The FHP UAO is responsible for all aviation related matters pertaining to the Region 2 FHP Aerial Survey Program. This includes the training and safety of all FHP aerial survey personnel. This also includes program compliance with national and regional accident prevention programs, aviation management standards such as project work plans and job hazard analyses, applicable laws, and national aerial survey standards for data collection and reporting. The UAO will monitor all aerial survey activities for compliance with FSM, Health and Safety Code, and FAA regulations. Additionally, the UAO serves as the COR responsible for working with the RAG to procure aircraft in compliance with applicable laws and Forest Service safety standards.
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