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South East Aviation Resources

Wildfire Air Operations Course


Course Overview
  • Bambi Bucket preflight inspections and installation
  • Operational best practices during all phases of flight
  • Wildfire terminology and aviation coordination
  • Initial-attack and extended-operation techniques
  • Fireground and aviation communications
  • Operational risk management and safety
  • Practical lessons from real-world bucket operations
Who Should Attend
  • Helicopter pilots & tactical flight officers
  • Aircrew members & aviation maintenance personnel
  • Wildfire aviation supervisors
  • Public-safety aviation units
  • Agencies expanding aerial firefighting capabilities
Instructor:
Todd Whaley
  • Director of Operations & Maintenance experience
  • FAA Part 135 and Part 133 operational experience
  • Florida State Certified Wildland Firefighter
  • Commercial rotorcraft pilot & instrument instructor
  • A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization
  • Factory trained in SEI Bambi Bucket maintenance
Course Format

Each course encourages participation and discussion specific to the attending agency.

Schedule a Course

Prepare your aviation team with practical instruction built around safety, accuracy, and real-world wildfire operations.

When lives are on the line, accuracy matters.

This course is independently provided by South East Aviation Resources and is not sponsored or endorsed by SEI Industries.

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