ID
2-509-1425
Name
Air Tactical Group Supervisor (NQS)
Status
Published
Version
2.0
Updated
6/14/2021 11:02:37 AM
Original Release
11/07/2019
Last Major Release
06/14/2021
Resource Category
Incident Management
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Air Tactical Group Supervisor coordinates all airborne activity with the assistance of a helicopter coordinator and a fixed wing coordinator.
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed 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 Tactical Group Supervisor: 1. Establishes or transitions into a group under the Operations Section in the Incident Command System (ICS) 2. Supervises and configures the group with units as necessary 3. Coordinates the takeoffs and landings of daily assigned missions with the Air Support Group Supervisor 4. Directs in-flight missions to ensure safety; updates aircrews of changes, diversions or recalls 5. Assists aircrew during in-flight emergencies (IFE) and coordinates with the Air Support Group Supervisor when necessary 6. Coordinates with the Air Support Group Supervisor to accomplish the following: a. Communicate aircrew and aircraft status for daily mission assignments b. Divert aircraft to alternate airfields when necessary due to weather, crosswinds or special needs of aircraft or aircrew c. Update mission status or communicate significant events the Air Operations Branch Director needs to be aware of d. Report mission information to the Air Operations Branch Director for the operational planning worksheet and daily situation report |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | The National Incident Management System (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 experience in an air operations position. |
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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. 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, 509: Air Operations Branch Director |
FEMA, 509: Air Support Group Supervisor |
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Air Tactical Group Supervisor, 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 |