S-270/271
Basic Air Operations / Helicopter Crewmember
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas.
This is a combined classroom/field course designed to provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization. Topics include aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, aviation life support equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre-flight checklist and briefing/debriefing, aviation transportation of hazardous materials, crash survival, helicopter operations, helicopter field exercise.
What you need to bring…..
Notebook/pencil/pen
Reusable water bottle
Snacks (lunch provided)
Any medications currently prescribed
Other items: There is a planned field trip to the nearby airport (photo above). Be prepared for all weather conditions and to be away from campus for an afternoon.
Pants (no shorts)
Closed toed shoes
Rain Gear
Pre-Requisites
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Pre-Requisites ***
S-270 Satisfactory completion of pre-course work.
S-271 Qualified FFT2
Course Pre-Work & Instructor Contact
Instructor: Marcos Escobedo
Contact mescobedo@blm.gov with any questions
Pre-work will not be required before attending. Instructor will provide more direction during class to complete work on the IAT (Interagency Aviation Training) website.