National Helicopter Operations Specialist (NHOS) The National Helicopter Operations Specialist is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and direction of helicopter operations activities conducted by the National Office. The NHOS: Provides primary technical oversight and support for WO contracted helicopters. Provides oversight and assistance to regional helicopter program managers. National Smokejumper and Large Fixed Wing Program Manager The National Smokejumper and Large Fixed Wing Program Manager provides national program leadership, coordination, and interagency cooperation in the smokejumper program and is program advisor to Contracting, Fire and Aviation HQ staff, and Regions in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and standard practices for large fixed wing aircraft and programs. National Rappel Specialist (NRS) The NRS is responsible for the oversight in developing, recommending and implementing rappel standards, objectives, plans, and policies for the national rappel program. The NRS: Provides oversight and continuous coordination of the national rappel program Assures standardization, quality assurance, integration and coordination among the rappel program to ensure that the program and equipment reflect aviation management policy direction, objectives, and regulations. 2.2.8 Branch Chief, Airworthiness The Branch Airworthiness supervises Aviation Maintenance Inspectors (Airworthiness), Aviation Safety Inspectors (Avionics), Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineer, and an Aviation Budget Analyst. The responsibilities of the Branch Chief are in the . Aviation Safety Inspectors–Airworthiness (5) The Aviation Safety Inspectors – Airworthiness: Provide oversight for delegated National/Regional program Perform National and Regional Aviation program quality assurance, inspections and evaluations to support Forest Service. Establish work programs for inspection, monitoring, audits and surveillance. Evaluates compliance with Forest Service policy and with respect to airworthiness, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration programs. Provides expert technical representation on agency and interagency working groups.
3.3 Implementation Method Describe your methodology for implementation, including best practices. 3.4 Risk and Quality Assurance Describe the potential risks (financial, business, cultural, operational, safety, etc.) related the project. Describe the examples of quality assurance that would be used to mitigate risks. 4.0 Expected Project Results the objectives and deliverables listed in section 1 describe the technical, operational, cultural and behavior changes the project would implement. 4.1 Performance Measures Complete the Performance Measure table below based on the objectives of the project. Describe an assessment plan to monitor Performance Goals over time. Metric # Year Initiated Performance Baseline Performance Goal Actual Result 1 2014 The status quo needs 345 hours consuming 207 thousand gallons to fly 100,000 miles Fuel use for the same distance is reduced by 10 percent Do not complete 5.0 Action Plan and Timeline Develop a action plan for the project. Action Steps What will be done? Responsibilities Who is the lead? Deadline By when? (mm/dd/yy) Resources Resources available? Resources needed (financial, human, political & other)? Potential barriers Individuals or organizations? Mitigation? Communications Plan Who is involved? What methods? How often?