Electronic Pilot Approval Form.doc

This file is an Electronic Pilot Approval Form document used by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, to evaluate and certify pilot qualifications for wildfire suppression operations. The form captures comprehensive pilot information including personal details, emergency contact information, employer data, airman certification credentials (ATP, commercial, and rotorcraft ratings), medical certification status, and detailed flight hour requirements across multiple categories such as multi-engine, cross-country, night, instrument, and terrain-specific flying experience. The form also requests information regarding prior approvals from interagency carding, related training attended within the past five years, and any history of approval denials, suspensions, or revocations. Applicants must certify the accuracy of all statements provided, and the form requires attestation by an authorized employer representative to be deemed valid. The document is dated January 2009 and serves as a critical screening instrument for pilots seeking authorization to operate rotary-wing aircraft in Pennsylvania's wildfire response program.

The approval form does not directly address pricing, contract terms, or funding sources; however, it functions as a prerequisite qualification document for the FFP Eastern Attack Helo contract opportunity, which requires one properly certificated and inspected rotary-wing aircraft equipped with firefighting capabilities and qualified pilots for aerial water delivery and wildfire suppression support. The form's emphasis on detailed flight experience verification, current medical certification, and employer attestation reflects the high operational standards and safety requirements necessary for contractors engaged in aerial firefighting services for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.