NIFC-9400-32

(August 2021)

SEAT/Fire Boss Mission Evaluation

Pilot Name: Date: Phone Number:

Email: A/C Type: Tanker Number:

Company: Company Phone:

Incident Name: 

Incident Location: 

Flight

Level 2

Flight Composition: Solo

Pilot Carded as: Level 1 

Product Dispensed: Position in Flight (if applicable): 

Incident Complexity: Initial Attack Extended Attack Other: 

Fuel Type: Grass Brush Timber Terrain: Flat Rolling Steep

Complexity Elements (enter # of specific aircraft): ATGS LPIL/ASM SEAT/Fire Boss 

LAT/VLAT Helicopters Other if applicable: 

Evaluation Elements 1 2 3 4 N/A Remarks

Communications in the FTA

FTA Entry and Orbit Procedures

Maneuvering Procedures

Coordination w/Aerial Supervision

Drop Height

Drop Placement/Pattern/Uniformity

Exit Procedures

Evaluation Result: Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Evaluation Elements: Elements marked with a 1 or 2 require comments

1 Severe Immediate Safety of Flight concern. The outcome of the event was in doubt and

safety was compromised or the individual failed to accomplish the critical task.

2 Moderate Needs Additional Training. Coaching was required and the outcome of the

event/objective was in doubt.

3 Minor Non-Critical deviations are noted, but the outcome of the event/objective was

never in doubt.

4 None No assistance required or deficiency noted.

N/A Task/procedure not applicable to this mission.

*Not all elements need be present for an evaluation to be made.

Evaluator Position: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) Air Tactical Supervisor (AITS)

Name: Phone: Date: 

Address Email

Email to: blm_fa_SEATPilotEvaluations@blm.gov or fill out on Microsoft forms: https://forms.office.com/

Pages/ResponsePage.aspx (If an unsatisfactory or level 1 rating is identified on any critical element contact the SEAT 

Program Manager Immediately): kcurtis@blm.gov or 208-387-5441

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Additional comments:

Notes:

1. A rating of 1 in any critical element (except for drop placement/pattern/uniformity) or an Unsatisfactory

Evaluation will result in the company being responsible for the pilot to complete remedial training

based on the evaluator’s comments before returning to the airspace and may include an OAS Pilot

Inspector as part of remedial training plan put together by the company based on evaluation form and

AAR comments.

2. Two non-satisfactory ratings will result in pilot card being reviewed.

3. Immediate Safety of Flight concerns (Rating of 1) – pilot will remain on the ground until AAR can be

conducted by evaluator. AAR documentation will be shared with company, SEAT Program Manager, CO,

and OAS Pilot Inspector.

4. Evaluation = A mission observed by a DOI, USFS or State recognized Aerial Supervisor (LPIL/AITS or

ATGS) of a SEAT/Fire Boss Pilot while operating in the incident airspace concurrently with three or

more additional tactical aircraft.

5. Evaluations: Pilots being considered for a Level 1 upgrade must be observed and have evaluations for

a minimum of 25 drops. Additionally, 5 of the 25 drop evaluations must reflect a rating of 4 for all

elements. Evaluations must be obtained by a minimum of 3 separate evaluators. Of the 3 separate

evaluators, one must be from an agency dedicated aerial supervisor (ATGS/AITS), and one must be

from a dedicated LPIL. An agency dedicated aerial supervisor (ATGS/LPIL/AITS) is a person who works

directly for a state or federal agency and who’s primary job is to perform as an ATGS, AITS, or LPIL.

6. This form may also be used for re-current evaluations of level 1 or level 2 pilots.

Evaluation Element Descriptions/Guidelines:

Communications in the FTA – Answers radio transmissions promptly; uses common aviation and wildland fire 

language; clear and concise; uses brevity; asks questions for clarification; professional, calm, and collected.

FTA Entry and Orbit Procedures – Maintains assigned altitudes; at assigned altitude whenever within the 

7nm No COM ring; assimilates into the orbit with other airtankers; left hand orbit unless approved for a 

right-hand orbit; maintains assigned holds; utilizes an IP if one is on theDispatch Form; maintains aircraft 

separation.

Maneuvering Procedures – Sets up a predictable drop pattern; if approved for a right-hand pattern, drops 

down to the maneuvering altitude before initiating any right turns; adheres to the Ten Principles of 

Retardant/Water Application; if in a Flight, operates as a Flight; after the drop, climbs tomaneuvering

altitude and exits the FTA without coming back through the operations area. Maintains aircraft separation. 

Coordination w/LPIL – Effective and timely communication, demonstrates an operational understanding 

of the lead plane profiles; Lead, Follow, and Show me. Demonstrates an understanding of aircraft 

separation roles and responsibilities with a lead plane.

Coordination w/ATGS - Effective and timely communications, maintains assigned altitudes, announces 

pattern legs once cleared to maneuver, provides feedback, suggestions and asks questions. 

Drop Height – Minimum 60’ obstacle clearance, drop did not permanently disturb the vegetationand/or

dirt/rocks.

Drop Pattern/Uniformity – Drop height appropriate to selected coverage level, pattern anduniformity

indicates proper drop speed, accounts for variations in terrain.

Drop Placement – In the location specified by the aerial supervisor or ground contact, good tie-ins,and

correct angle of line. 

Exit Procedures – Approach, speed, height, and horizontal separation allow for exit without radical changes in 

elevation or direction and takes into consideration loss of power or lift. Exit corridor allowsfor a loaded go- around. Exits the FTA via the proper altitude, airspeed, and route.

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NIFC-9400-32

(August 2021)