UASP Toolbox | Interagency UAS Program

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Last Update: 5/16/2022: Updates to NWCG Fire Traffic Area Reference from PMS 505

Are you prepared for the 2022 Season?

Information: Several RPs have reported problems in IQCS with UASP qualifications. Many are missing the triennial RT-373 requirement. Please check the UASP Position Qualification Requirements from the NWCG website for more information. RT-373 is available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

Before any flight, have you:

Checked your Pilot Currency? (eg: Part 107, A-452R, RT373; Carded, Proficient, and Current on aircraft and mission profile (ELOS/BVLOS) per Agency/Departmental Policy)

Checked your Aircraft status? (eg: Inspection and 36U)

Confirmed your Authorization? (eg: Approved PASP/MASP, familiar with PMS 515 procedures and policy; notifications made)

Coordinated your Airspace Clearance? (Do you need a NOTAM or SGI? What FAA provisions or agreement are you flying under?)

OPM-11 Guidance for Remote Pilots

DOI OPM-11 remains a core policy for UAS Operations. This policy was updated by OAS on January 1, 2022.

Flight Proficiency and Currency

OAS Proficiency Waiver - Issued on 3/12/2021, outlined instructions for regaining proficiency and currency with allowances for COVID mitigation. This waiver has expired. OPM-11 Section 19 Rules are in effect.

RPs should pay special attention to definitions for flight currency and flight proficiency.

Flight Proficiency: Remote Pilots must demonstrate three takeoffs (launch) and landings (recovery) with the UAS they are approved to operate within the preceding 90 days.

Flight Currency: Remote Pilots are required to fly each of the aircraft for which they are carded at least once every 12 months or the interval specified on their OAS-30U.

Check OPM-11 section 19 for more information.