Agencies | Operators | Military Units | New Owners | Group Options
Airboats aren’t forgiving—and neither are mission environments. Patriot training turns new and experienced operators into safe, predictable, and confident captains through hands-on reps and real-world scenarios.
u.s. army
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u.s. navy
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u.s. coast guard
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u.s. fish & Wildlife
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Corp of Engineers
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British Army
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Orange County Sheriff
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jefferson county sheriff
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Harrison County Sheriff
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Iraqi Forces
Iraqi Forces
Nigerian Navy
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Royal Thai Army
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Chinese National Petrolium Corp.
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Cameron LNG pipeleine
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We provide multi-operator and fleet training for agencies and professional teams across the U.S. and internationally. Train at our location, or we can travel to yours. This is hands-on instruction built around real-world conditions, operator confidence, and mission readiness.
Our program is hands-on and built around real operating conditions—not classroom-only theory.
Safety & risk reduction: pre-run inspections, safe load/passenger management, emergency procedures, and operator communication
Boat handling & control: low-speed maneuvering, controlled turns/stops, weight distribution, slide control, and confidence drills
Terrain & condition reading: shallow water, grass/marsh, mud, open water transitions, wind/current effects, and congested areas
Docking, trailering, and recovery basics: getting in/out clean, staging, and avoiding preventable damage
Engine/prop system fundamentals: what to monitor, routine maintenance habits, and basic troubleshooting to prevent downtime
For agencies, we also tailor scenarios around mission types like patrol, flood response, access in vegetation, transport, and recovery ops.
Training is typically delivered in 2 to 5 days, depending on operator experience, team size, and mission needs.
We’ll recommend a schedule after a quick call—because a brand-new crew and an experienced SAR team shouldn’t be on the same plan.
Pricing varies based on training type, number of students, travel requirements, and whether you’re training on your boat or ours.
** There is a minimum group size of 4 members!
Small group training: priced as a day-rate or course package
Agency / fleet training: priced as a group program (more cost-efficient per operator)
Travel/on-site training: depends on location, duration, and support requirements
If you tell us your team size, location, and goals, we’ll provide a clear quote with the recommended course length—no mystery math.
Yes. Before training, we do a quick needs review to understand your terrain, crew size, typical loads, and mission profile (patrol, transport, flood response, recovery, etc.).
From there we adjust the program so your operators aren’t practicing generic drills—they’re running scenarios that match how your team actually works. If we’re training on-site, we’ll incorporate your local conditions and access points so the reps translate directly to real operations.
Build a repeatable operating playbook so the boat is run the same way—every shift, every operator, every time.
Reduce avoidable mishaps with proven safety habits, scenario reps, and smarter decision-making under pressure.
Learn how to control an airboat in the environments you actually face—shallow water, vegetation, wind, current, and tight access.
