SEAT Manager

Seat Manager

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you interested in being on the cutting edge of Wildfire Aviation Initial Attack? As a SEAT Manager, you will be responsible for the daily management, employment, briefing, and record-keeping of 2-4 Single Engine Air Tankers, pilots, and facilities at the direction of the State Assistant Fire Management Officer(AFMO). These assets are an essential element to the Office of State Lands and Investments – Forestry Division's Strategic Wildland Fire Aviation Initial Attack Response Plan.

This position operates with a high degree of independence to provide timely, safe, and accurate aerial support to Wyoming's wildland firefighters. If being a part of our team interests you, apply today! Fixed Wing Base Locations:
Casper, Wyoming Gillette, Wyoming Rock Springs, Wyoming Worland, Wyoming Human Resource Contact:
Ryan Scheer /  / ryan.scheer2

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level Utilize agency policies and guidance such as the NWCG Standards for Airtanker Base Operations, PMS 508, in decision-making and planning. Coordinate all tactical aircraft missions with local dispatch, aerial supervision, and/or the Fixed Wing Unit Manager. Obtains daily or more frequent briefings from one or all of these positions regarding mission priorities, operational, and tactical briefings.

Serve as aviation liaison to airport management, federal, state, and local officials, aircraft vendors, contractors, and Fixed Based Operators (FBOs), etc. Conduct daily briefings and mission briefings with the pilots, other contract personnel, and government employees assigned to the operation. Document on Daily Ops Sheet. Model leadership values and principles. Provide positive influence. Emphasize teamwork. Establish and communicate objectives, priorities, work assignments, and performance expectations.

Review Base Operations Plan and obtain a briefing from the supervisor. Establish agency contacts and identify the chain of command that includes the Fire Management Officer, aviation manager, dispatch, incident contact or ASGS, and procurement person. Complete, and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the following documentation:
Pre-use Inspection Sheet Initial Pilot/Manager Briefing Base Activity Log Daily Operations Worksheet Pilot Duty Day Log Support Driver Duty Day Log Cost Summary AQD-136A Contractor Performance Evaluation (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) AMD-23E Payment Document ( https:// ) Crew Time Report (SF-261) Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket (OF-297) Incident Performance Evaluation (ICS 225 WF) General Message (ICS 213) AVCOM / SAFECOM EGP FLIGHT Agency-specific forms Apply Aviation Safety & Risk Management Systems that include Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion.

Attend and assist with all required meetings and trainings. Request communications and operations support through the AFMO.