Forestry Division

S-273 Seat Manager
Course Schedule

This training is designed to provide students with the knowledge/skills necessary to perform the
tasks described in the Position Task Book for Single Engine Air Tanker Manager (SEMG). The
training addresses the standards, procedures, and duties of an SEMG. Course objectives include:

• Perform the tasks required of an SEMG to mobilize and transition into an incident aviation
environment and be able to prepare for, manage, and oversee a single engine air tanker
operation in given simulations and exercises to support local unit and incident activities.
• Describe the need to gather and organize information during the mobilization and transition
phases of the SEAT operation.
• Analyze needs in order to prepare for, organize, and implement a safe, efficient SEAT
operation.
• Coordinate with local unit, incident, and non-incident personnel to insure cost effectiveness,
efficiency, and safety of the SEAT operation.
• Manage and oversee an ongoing SEAT aviation operation and solve operational and
organizational problems during all phases of the incident.

Prerequisites include Basic Air Operations (S-270) and successful completion of 4-6 hours
of pre-course work.

TBA = to be announced (class listings are tentative - contact coordinators for further information)