Airboat Driver Training available with Vice President of American Airboats; USCG Captain Sallie Floyd Hagler

  • *** OVER 40 YEARS OF AIRBOAT EXPERIENCE! ***

Airboat Driver Training

Airboat Driver Training with Capt. Sallie Floyd Hagler

Airboat Driver Training is available with American Airboats Vice President and USCG Captain Sallie Floyd Hagler, who brings more than 40 years of hands-on airboat experience to every training session.

Capt. Sallie personally trains all customers who purchase airboats from American Airboats. Her expert instruction helps ensure operators have the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to operate safely and successfully.

She has also provided specialized training to numerous professional organizations, including:

  • Texas National Guard
  • Texas Highway Patrol
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife
  • Orange County Emergency Management
  • Orange County Sheriff’s Department
  • Chambers County Sheriff’s Department
  • Vermillion County Sheriff’s Department
  • U.S. Army
  • Thai Royal Army
  • Illinois DNR, Wisconsin DNR, Minnesota DNR, and Mississippi DNR
  • Multiple fire departments (including Eddy Fire Department)
  • And many other law enforcement and emergency response agencies

Training available for:

    • Individuals or fleets
    • One on one training for maximum learning

We can come to you or train upon pick up of your new AirRanger!

Group sessions or private per person training

Pricing Structure:

      • Per person or per group
      • Travel to your location availability

Train the Trainer

    • Day 1: Safety, maintenance, and basic operation
    • Day 2-3: Advanced skills
    • Day 4-5: Continued advanced training, Train the Trainer skills testing

CONTACT CAPT. SALLIE TO SCHEDULE YOUR TRAINING OR TO LEARN MORE.

Phone: 409-883-7725
Email: sales@americanairboats.com

TRAINING DAY BARTLETT
TRAINING DAY BARTLETT
TRAILER LOADING
TRAILER LOADING
NEW TO THEM
NEW TO THEM
ENJOYING TRAINING
ENJOYING TRAINING
EAGLE FIRE
EAGLE FIRE

The Testimonials below are from a recent Driver Training course with the Texas Military run by Vice President of American Airboats; USCG Captain Sallie Floyd Hagler

Sullivan

The five day airboat training was one of the most valuable and enjoyable training experiences I have ever participated in. The course was exceptionally well structured, organized, and professionally conducted.

Whitmire

Learned the best way to look for a place to drive onto land and prepare it by “washing it” with our wake and then approaching straight while “plowing” to push more water in front of us onto the shore.

Zarate

Liked getting a experienced perspective to review and improve our current training plan such as how they asked questions about how and why we do things a certain way and then gave feedback on ways to improve ourselves and how we train others.

Chirinos

Learned a more efficient way for launching. Start straight, stop straight.

Morell

Differences with brands/platforms and proper instruction allowed for better understanding of how the vessel handles and why. She really appreciated the maneuverability of the craft and the direct instruction of how to maneuver it which is only possible through years of experience.

Kahla

I’m exceptionally impressed with the progression of the training and how I was able to adapt quickly with proper instruction. I’ve never operated an air boat and am now confident in my ability as a basic operator.

Overall…

Coming into the course with no prior experience operating or understanding the vessel, I was impressed by how much I learned and how comfortable I felt by the end of the training. The instructors started with the fundamentals, covering the different components and capabilities of the airboat, proper operating procedures, safety considerations, and the do’s and don’ts of safe vessel operations. This foundation provided a clear understanding of the vessel before progressing to hands on training.

Once we moved onto the water, the instructors took the time to explain and demonstrate the basic maneuvering techniques before allowing us to operate the vessel ourselves. They provided clear, concise instruction and constructive feedback throughout each training event, gradually increasing the difficulty as our confidence and proficiency improved. The instructors also did an excellent job maintaining a relaxed learning environment. Their conversations and encouragement while we operated helped ease the nerves and allowed us to remain focused on learning.

Overall, this was a phenomenal course supported by instructors with an incredible depth of knowledge and years of practical experience. The professionalism, expertise, and hospitality demonstrated throughout the training were exceptional. From the moment we arrived, everyone made us feel welcome, comfortable, and right at home.

American Airboat Corporation is clearly made up of highly experienced professionals, but what stood out most was that they are also genuine, welcoming, and down to earth people. I truly appreciate the time, effort, knowledge, and experience they shared with us throughout the five days. I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking to develop their knowledge and proficiency in airboat operations.

Again, thank you for taking the time to help us improve not only ourselves as operators but our training program for all of our future operators!

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