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Aviation Training & Workshops


Requirements, objectives and opportunities for training and workshops are provided here

Forest Health Protection (FHP) attends all Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) courses designed to qualify personnel in aviation related job categories. Classes are held online and in person through IAT training events such as Aviation Centered Education (ACE).   Training and workshops target a range of federal and state positions including flight managers, program managers and supervisors of personnel that utilize aircraft. The primary focus of safety training is risk management for aerial photography and survey operations. Various workshops are provided to introduce or update technology, calibrate equipment and personnel, and improve customer service.

  • Training Requirements – IAT guide, FHP requirements, position task book

  • Aviation Training – for flight managers, program managers and supervisors

  • FHP Aviation Workshops – calibration & conformity, “fly-ins”, digital mapping

Aviation Training Requirements

Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) Guide

FHP IAT Matrix

Supplemental Information

Fixed-Wing Flight Manager Special-Use Task Book

Aviation Training

AVIATION

U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management

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SafeCom

USFS Aviation Safety