Policy & References

DOI Departmental Manual

• DOI Departmental Manual Index
• 351 DM 4 Cooperator Operations

Operational Procedures Memorandum

• Operational Procedures Memoranda Index
  • OPM-04 Aviation User Training Program
  • OPM-06 Aviation Management Plans
  • OPM-11 DOI Use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)
  • OPM-22 Manned Aircraft, Pilot - Training Program
  • OPM-29 Special Use Activities for Manned Aircraft
  • OPM-33 Aerial Capture, Eradication and Tagging of Animals (ACETA)
  • OPM-35 Identification of End Product/Service and Flight Service Procurement
  • OPM-40 Single-Skid, Toe-In, and Hover Exit/Entry Procedures (STEP) Operations

DOI Fleet Pilot Information

• DOI Fleet Pilot Training Program

Interagency Aviation Training Guide (DOI & USFS)

• 2022 IAT Guide
  • IAT Requirements Matrix 2022
    (Extracted from the 2022 IAT Guide)
  • One-Way NWCG Position to IAT Position Crosswalk
    (Extracted from the 2022 IAT Guide)

DOI Bureau Aviation Policy Links

• BIA Aviation
  • BIA Aviation Plan
• BLM Aviation
  • BLM Aviation Library
  • National Aviation Plan
• BOEM Aviation
  • BOEM National Aviation Management Plan
• BSEE Aviation
  • BSEE: National Aviation Management Plan (NAMP)
• FWS National Aviation Management Plan
  • FWS Director's Memo on Initial Aviation Training, 2009
  • FWS Director's Memo on Aviation Reforms, 2011
• NPS Aviation
  • NPS Reference Manual 60 Aviation Management
  • NPS Aviation Plans
• OSMRE Directives
  • OSMRE: National Aviation Management Plan (NAMP)
• USBR Manual
  • Reclamation: National Aviation Management Plan (NAMP)
• USGS Manual
  • USGS National Aviation Management Plan
  • USGS Manual - SM 445-2-H Occupational Safety and Health Program Requirements - CHAPTER 27 Aviation Safety
  • USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office

USDA Forest Service Policy and Publications Links

• USDA Forest Service Aviation
  • FSM 5700 – AVIATION MANAGEMENT and FSH 5709.16 – AVIATION MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK (One Document Combined)
  • Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5700
  • Forest Service Handbook (FSH) 5709.16
  • US Forest Service and Interagency Aviation Publications
  • National Aviation Safety and Management Plan 2021-2022
  • Overview of the Forest Service Directive System
  • Forest Service Standards for UAS Operations

Videos

• IAT Video Library
  • Aviation Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Aviation Operations Checklist Overview
• Air Safety Institute: Critical Information: The Passenger Safety Briefing

Other Reference Documents & Links (A-100 Online Course Links)

• IAT Library (Handbooks, Guides, Standards & Booklets
  • NWCG Aviation Mishap Response Guide and Checklist
  • Interagency Aviation Life Support Equipment Handbook/Guide
  • OAS-103 Five Steps to a Safe Flight (Orange Card)
  • OAS-161 Twelve Standard Aviation Questions that Shout "Watch Out" (Light Blue Card)
  • OAS-112 Aviation Operations Checklist
  • NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations NSHO
  • Incident Response Pocket Guide
  • NWCG Aviation Technical Assistance Directory
• FAA Risk Management Handbook
• AOPA's Airport Watch Security
• OAS: Special Use Missions
• OAS: Aviation Safety
  • SAFECOM
• Automated Flight Following
• Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR): Title 14 Aeronautics and Space ECFR
• OMB Circulars
  • Circular No. A-126 Revised Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft
  • CIRCULAR NO. A-76 Performance of Commercial Activities

Interagency Aviation Training Subcommittee

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