NSB-Search & Rescue

Department Survey - July 2026

Thank you for taking this survey. A response to all questions is required and all submissions are 100% anonymous.

Please use the space provided at the end of the survey to add any additional comments or ideas.

Select your role

Pilot

Mechanic

Flight Medic

Administrative

Describe how well you understand what is expected of you in your day-to-day role. (Select one)

I have a clear understanding of expectations

I have a partial understanding of expectations

I am not very sure of expectations

I have the necessary tools and resources to do my job effectively.

Most of the time

Sometimes

Not often

I don't know

Select all sources of current information regarding your role and responsibilities at NSB-SAR.

NSB Personnel Rules & Regulations

Dept of the Interior, Alaska Division of Forestry MEDEVAC Procedures

NAB-SAR Operations Manual

14 CFR Part 91

State of Alaska RSA 34B: Flight Operations

I feel comfortable approaching my manager with questions, ideas, or concerns.

Agree

Disagree

I feel empowered to voice a safety concern or call a "timeout" during an operation if something doesn't feel right.

Agree

Disagree

I don't know

Management acts quickly and transparently to correct safety hazards when they are identified.

Agree

Sometimes

Disagree

I don't know

I am able to maintain adequate rest and manage fatigue effectively.

Most of the time

Some of the time

Not very often

I feel supported and respected by my colleagues.

All the time

Most of the time

Sometimes

Not often

How often is good performance is recognized and celebrated within the Department?

Often

Sometimes

Occasionally

Never

The Department provides adequate opportunities for training and learning.

Agreed

Somewhat, but it could be more

Not enough

When did you last participate in a training event?

0-10 days

11-30 days

30-90 days

More than 90 days

Select the best description of your last training event. (select all that apply)

Live training in a classroom or office

Remote on-line training

Flight training in an aircraft

Live webinar

The NSB-SAR training programs effectively prepare me for our unique mission and operational challenges .

Agree

Disagree

I don't know

I have participated in Crew Resource Management (CRM) training within the last 5 years.

Yes, I have

No, I have not

I don't recall

This does not apply to my role

Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles are actively practiced and respected during all phases of flight and ground operations.

Most of the time

Sometimes

Not often

I don't know

I am fully confident in my ability to operate the avionics, navigation databases, and flight deck technology installed in our aircraft.

Yes, fully confident

Somewhat, but not entirely

No, I need more training

This does not apply to my role or responsibilities

I am fully confident in my ability to operate the cabin systems, medical equipment, and crew safety technology installed in our aircraft.

Yes, fully confident

Somewhat, but not entirely

No, I need more training

This does not apply to my role or responsibilities

Our maintenance tracking systems and ground support equipment are reliable and sufficient for keeping the fleet mission-ready.

Yes, they are

Most of the time

Not always

No, not reliably

I would like participate in training on the following topics and/or equipment. List all training that interest you. If you are not interested in participating in any training, indicate "none".

Please share any additional comments or ideas you might have. If you have nothing to add, enter "none" in the field below.