Our capabilities: the structure of U.S. Airlift Command

Aerial capabilities

We provide wildfire support by deploying rotorcraft equipped for water or retardant drops and fixed-wing aircraft for long-range supply transport and surveillance, working in tandem with ground-based firefighting crews. USAC adheres to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight guidance and collaborates closely with local, state, federal, and military entities—including wildfi

Services, Supply, and Logistics

Our certified mechanics ensure aircraft readiness under the demanding conditions of disaster response, while logistics experts coordinate the complex supply chains required for both flood and fire missions. Our infrastructure includes a maintenance hangar with an attached main office, an aviation training school, and three additional hangars housing rotorcraft and fi

Staffing through full-time subject matter experts leading volunteers. 

We will employ seven full-time staff members and provide comprehensive training to our volunteer base, including specialized wildfire response certification. Beyond our core team, USAC maintains a network of hundreds of subcontractors, specialists, and operators—including wildfire-trained aviators and ground support personnel—wh