Description
This course is designed to meet the needs of the Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) position. Topics include preparedness and mobilization, initial briefings and meetings, transition, preparing and organizing for an aviation operation, implementation of an aviation operation, management and oversight of an aviation operation, and demobilization.
Objectives
- Perform the tasks required of an Air Operations Branch Director to mobilize and transition into an incident aviation environment, and be able to prepare for, manage, and oversee an aviation operation.
Target Group
Personnel desiring to be qualified Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD). It is recommended students have completed ICS 400, Advanced ICS, and L-480, Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service.
Prerequisite Qualifications and Training
- Qualified as Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS).
- Satisfactory completion of pre-course work.
Session Offerings
Available sessions of this course can be found by using the FIND LEARNING menu at the top of the page, then select UPCOMING COURSES. Then type in the course name and select “Search”. Enrollment requires an account.
To view Geographic Area training schedules, use the Geographic Area menu dropdown at the top of the page. Contact your local Training Officer for more information about local course sessions.
Delivery
S-470 is available as classroom instructor-led training.
Course Components and Hours to Complete
| Course Component | Course Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-course work | 2 |
| Pre-selection assessment | N/A |
| Online training | N/A |
| Instructor-led training | 24 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
Course Level
Regional, state, or area
Minimum Instructor Qualifications
Lead and unit instructors must be qualified Air Operations Branch Directors (AOBD).
See NWCG Standards for Course Delivery, PMS 901-1, Instructor Standards for more information.