ID
2-509-1423
Name
Air Operations Branch Director (NQS)
Status
Published
Version
2.0
Updated
6/14/2021 11:01:12 AM
Original Release
11/07/2019
Last Major Release
06/14/2021
NQS Position
Resource Category
Incident Management
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Air Operations Branch Director helps ensure the safe and efficient use of aviation resources.
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
Incident Management Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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Types | |
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | The Air Operations Branch Director: 1. Establishes or transitions into a branch under the Operations Section in the Incident Command System (ICS) 2. Supervises and configures the branch with groups as necessary 3. Maintains full operational control over incident-related air and support assets or coordinates the deployment of and support for Air Operations resources 4. Assesses both manned and unmanned air resource needs and ensures the appropriate use of both under Air Operations 5. Maintains accountability for all incident air assets 6. Oversees mobilization and demobilization of air resources 7. Ensures airspace safety and deconfliction by coordinating temporary flight restrictions (TFR) and flight routes 8. Monitors all significant air resource problems and emergencies, and reports them to appropriate personnel 9. Coordinates air resource needs and use with state and federal agency representatives 10. Supports the Operations Section Chief or Incident Commander (IC) based on their requirements related to the Incident Action Plan (IAP) |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | The NIMS Training Program defines a national baseline to guide and promote NIMS training. It provides recommendations to assist AHJs in developing their own training plans, tailored to their specific needs. |
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Experience | Military rating (current or former) as a pilot or navigator may fulfill air tactical or air support experience requirement. |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | The NIMS Guideline for the NQS defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions. |
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Currency | 1. Military experience may fulfill this currency requirement. 2. A higher position is one for which this position is a prerequisite within the Operations Section. |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment. |
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary, based on incident complexity and needs. |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Incident Management Team |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Air Support Group Supervisor |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Incident Commander |
FEMA, NIMS 509: Operations Section Chief |
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Air Operations Branch Director, latest edition adopted |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017 |
FEMA, NIMS Training Program, May 2020 |
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019 |
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Position Catalog, latest edition published |