Office of Air Operations

The Office of Air Operations is responsible for the management of the Department's Air Operations Program.

Among its many responsibilities, the Office of Air Operations is charged with administering the aviation program budget, formulating departmental policy relative to air operations, coordinating the aviation safety program, conducting initial and recurrent pilot and flight officer testing, coordinating departmental paramedic training, determining departmental aircraft specifications, conducting departmental aircraft accident/incident investigations, and performing liaison duties with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Office of Air Operations programs include:

• Aviation Safety Program
  Coordinates and oversees all aspects of safety.
• Paramedic Program
  Coordinates Advanced Life Support within the Department.
• Pilot Testing Program
  Responsible for administering tests to eligible candidates within the Department.
• Peace Officers Standards and Training Air Crew Course
  Responsible for coordinating basic flight crew training for CHP and allied agencies.
• Aircraft Parts Purchasing Program
  Oversees the purchasing of parts for departmental aircraft.
• Aircraft Maintenance Program
  Ensures that all maintenance performed on departmental aircraft complies with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Please take a moment to review our web pages and learn more about our responsibilities and how we can be of assistance to you. For questions or comments regarding Office of Air Operations, please contact our section at:

California Highway Patrol
Office of Air Operations
860 Stillwater Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Office: (916) 375-6900     Fax: (916) 375-6940