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1 BY ORDER OF THE SUPERINTENDENT HEADQUARTERS (HQ) UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (USAFA) INSTRUCTION JANUARY 2018 Certified Current on 25 June 2018 Personnel MANAGEMENT OF USAFA AIRCREW COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-publishing website at RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: HQ USAFA/A3/9 Supersedes: USAFAI , 3 May 2012 Certified by: HQ USAFA/A3O (Mr. John S. Tomjack) Pages: 10 This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-35, United States Air Force Academy, AFPD 11-4, Aviation Service, and AFPD 38-2, Manpower, and outlines the policies pertaining to the management of USAFA aircrew. This instruction applies to all USAFA personnel. It applies to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units, but is not applicable to the Air National Guard. Refer recommended changes about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using Air Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. The authorities to waive requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier 3 (T-3) number following the compliance statement. See AFI , Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority. The waiver authority for non-tiered requirements in this publication is the Director, HQ USAFA/A3/9. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AF Manual (AFMAN) , Management of Records, and are disposed of in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). SUMMARY OF CHANGES This publication has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include an OPR change from USAFA Personnel (HQ USAFA/A1K) to USAFA Current Operations Division (HQ USAFA/A3O), attached Instructor Pilot (IP) requirements, organizational roles and responsibilities, and revised program requirements. Attached IP

2 2 USAFAI JANUARY 2018 requirements stipulated in this instruction supersede those previously found in the 2011 USAFA Airmanship Roadmap. 1. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES HQ USAFA/A1K will: Coordinate with HQ USAFA/A3O and Mission Elements (MEs) to ensure rated manning levels are in line with validated requirements and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force s Rated Staff Allocation Plan Notify HQ USAFA/A3O and affected ME Rated Coordinators of all projected Permanent Change of Assignment and Permanent Change of Station rated personnel actions HQ USAFA/A3O will: Assist Dean of Faculty (DF) and Cadet Wing (CW) Rated Coordinators with their aircrew management responsibilities, and facilitate completion of similar aircrew management responsibilities for remaining USAFA organizations Determine aircraft (or jump prefix) assignment, and facilitate aircrew attachment and removal from flying duties when circumstances warrant Operational Flying Duty Accumulation (OFDA gate months) will be awarded IAW AFI , Aviation Management Per AFI , flight time (and associated OFDA credit) may only be credited for Group 4 and Group 5 aircraft. Given USAFA operations fit within the Small Unmanned Aerial System (suas) category (Group 1 Per Joint Publication 3-30, Command and Control of Joint Air Operations), flight time and OFDA credit are not earned. However, medically eligible officers with prior Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) experience will normally perform duties in support of this program. Given prior RPA experience is not required, medically eligible Combat Systems Officers (CSOs) and Air Battle Managers (ABMs) will normally be attached to this program Ensure pilots assigned to active flying positions: Have a P-prefix (pilot) added to their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), if not already designated as 11XX Have assigned to their position number an Aircrew Position Indicator (API) code of 6 (wing level or below, active flying duties required) or 8 (above wing level, active flying duties required) HQ USAFA/A3O, AD and PL representatives will facilitate Authorization Change Requests (ACRs) on HQ and unit personnel (assigned respectively) for USAFA Manpower and Organization (HQ USAFA/A1M) approval Are aware of Active Duty Service Commitments (ADSC, normally 2 years), published in AFI , Active Duty Service Commitments.

3 USAFAI JANUARY Validate the rated requirement for reservists assigned to USAFA positions Rated reservists assigned to full-time status positions (Active Guard Reserve or Extended Active Duty) in support of a valid flying Reserve position may be considered for attached IP duties Rated reservists assigned to part-time Cat B IMA positions may be considered for attached IP duties with FAC 6 waiver approved by AFRC/A The Dean of Faculty and Commandant will appoint a Rated Coordinator to serve as their representative for unit aircrew matters. In consultation with their Commander s Support Staff (CSS) and/or Director of Staff (DS) Rated Coordinators will: Validate their ME s aircrew requirement on an annual basis Vet and facilitate hiring of a sufficient number of Career Enlisted Aviators (CEAs), rated and non-rated aircrew (Combat Rescue Officers, Special Tactics Officers and Air Liaison Officers) to meet requirements Project rated inbound utilization (by position number, API code, airframe assignment), and prioritize (by name, experience level, individual needs) attached flyer candidates after each assignment cycle While officers in the rank of O-6 and above are authorized to participate in USAFA flying programs, priority will be given to junior-ranking personnel Active flying justifications for O-6 or higher not covered by an approved manpower standard need approval of the Air Force Colonel Management office IAW AFI , Management of Manpower Requirements and Authorizations Ensure all unit-assigned CEAs, non-ceas and rated faculty/staff in-process thru the 306 Flying Training Group (FTG) Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) office Administratively manage all personnel referenced in paragraph A template for administrative management will be provided by HQ USAFA/A3O, and include the following data points: Name, rank, assigned ME, primary AFSC, position number, duty AFSC (on position number), API, attached unit of assignment (if any), report no later than date, date arrived station, and projected permanent change of station date Notify HQ USAFA/A3O of: Projected rated utilization (per paragraph ) Projected Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA) waiver requests With assistance from their DS/CSS, staff Authorization Change Requests (ACRs) thru HQ USAFA/A3O for HQ USAFA/A1M approval For standardization purposes, a template will be provided by HQ USAFA/A3O.

4 4 USAFAI JANUARY Once the ACR is approved, HQ USAFA/A1M will update the Manpower Execution System (MPES). MPES will (normally) auto-update the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) every Thursday On a daily basis, the 306 FTG HARM will facilitate a MiLPDS information pull into the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS), which will trigger generation of an aeronautical order (by the HARM) and Letter of Attachment (LOA) by HQ USAFA/A With assistance from their DS/CSS, coordinate on Letters of Attachment (LOAs) for 306 FTG approval Per the 2012 Air Education and Training Command (AETC) - USAFA Memorandum of Agreement, AETC will train USAFA- assigned personnel in assigned aircraft and missions. As part of that charter, the 306 FTG: Makes recommendations to HQ USAFA/A3O on squadron attachment Makes recommendations on ETCA waiver requests for HQ AETC approval Approves Aeronautical Orders and LOAs Provides HQ USAFA/A3O with a current copy of the attached aircrew Letter of Aircrew Qualification (Letter of X s) with each revision Reports attached aircrew compliance with availability requirements on a monthly basis A template will be provided by HQ USAFA/A3O, and include the following data points: Name, rank, assigned ME, aircraft assignment, projected end date for attached flying duties, and compliance/non-compliance with availability requirements. 2. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AM-420, Powered Flight. A minimum of 25 USAFA pilots will be qualified as attached T-53 IPs. Cadet Programmed Flying Training (PFT) will be based in part on their availability DF will provide a minimum of 15 (of the 25) T-53 IPs. These officers will be: Medically eligible to perform flying duties Technically and/or administratively eligible, IAW AETC ETCA requirements (Click on the AETC Torch patch and enter type aircraft [T-53A] to view eligibility requirements and waiver criteria) If required, ME Rated Coordinators will submit waiver requests via the Task Management Tool (TMT) for 306 FTG coordination and HQ AETC approval (via 306 FTG Workflow).

5 USAFAI JANUARY Rotary wing, RPA operators, Navy and foreign exchange pilots are normally ineligible Normally projected for no less than a three year tour of duty that begins with six months of non-flying duties In an API-6 position Normally enrolled in Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) six months after arrival, and complete IAW syllabus completion requirements During PIT, available for 5 hours, every other day, Monday thru Friday (equates to 5 scheduled sorties every 2 weeks). Saturday flying is not planned, but may be required Distribution of availability (between unit members in like programs) will occur to the max extent possible Once, during each of the 2 training blocks, a 6 hour block of availability is required to fulfill Out and Back (O&B) training requirements Post Qualification: Fall and spring semester: Available for 5 hours, twice a week, Monday thru Friday (equates to 2 scheduled sorties every week). Saturday flying is not planned, but may be required Summer: Available for one full summer period; duty day duration will be established by the 557 FTS Commander (CC). Outside of their designated summer period, DF IPs will maintain ground and flight currency as a minimum CW will provide a minimum of 10 (of the 25) T-53 IPs. These officers will be: Medically eligible to perform flying duties Technically and/or administratively eligible, IAW AETC ETCA requirements (Click on the AETC Torch patch and enter type aircraft [T-53A] to view eligibility requirements and waiver criteria) If required, ME Rated Coordinators will submit waiver requests via the TMT for 306 FTG coordination and HQ AETC approval (via 306 FTG Workflow) Rotary wing, RPA operators, Navy and foreign exchange pilots are normally ineligible Projected for no less than a three year tour of duty that normally begins with a one year Master s Degree program, followed by non-flying duty until 1 September In an API-6 position Normally enrolled in PIT in September, and complete prior to Thanksgiving (IAW syllabus completion requirements).

6 6 USAFAI JANUARY During PIT, available for 5 hours, three days each week, Monday thru Friday (equates to 6 scheduled sorties every two weeks). Saturday flying is not planned, but may be required Distribution of availability (between unit members in like programs) will occur to the max extent possible Once, during each of the 2 training blocks, a 6 hour block of availability is required to fulfill O&B training requirements Post Qualification: Fall and spring semester: Available for 5 hours, twice a week, Monday thru Friday (equates to 2 scheduled sorties every week) Saturday flying is not planned, but may be required Summer: Only 5 of 10 IPs will be available for six hours (O&B), twice a week, Monday thru Friday. The remaining 5 IPs will maintain ground and flight currency as a minimum HQ USAFA, AD and PL T-53 IPs will abide by applicable requirements listed in paragraphs thru FTS. T-53 PIT Instructor Duty. Normally, USAFA attached pilots are not used in support of PIT operations. Exceptions to this policy will be coordinated with HQ USAFA/A3O FTS. AM-465, Flying Team. Normally, USAFA attached pilots are not used in support of Flying Team operations. AM-465 operations are lower in priority than AE-456, Flight Test Techniques, operations. Exceptions to policy will be coordinated with HQ USAFA/A3O FTS. AE-456. The Aeronautical Engineering Department will provide 3 rated pilots in addition to the minimum 15 additional duty T-53 flight instructors for T-41 qualification. With appropriate coordination (HQ USAFA/A3O, DF and 557 FTS), these pilots may be dual-qualified and count toward both (T-53 and T-41) manning requirements; however, post-qualification T-53 availability requirements are normally unchanged. AE-456 qualified pilots will be: Approved by the AE-456 Course Director or Aeronautical Engineering Department Medically eligible to perform flying duties Technically and/or administratively eligible, IAW AETC ETCA requirements (Click on the AETC Torch patch and enter type aircraft [T-53A] to view eligibility requirements and waiver criteria) If required, ME Rated Coordinators will submit waiver requests via the TMT for 306 FTG coordination and HQ AETC approval (via 306 FTG Workflow).

7 USAFAI JANUARY Rotary wing, RPA operators, Navy and foreign exchange pilots are normally ineligible Projected for no less than a three year tour of duty that begins with six months of non-flying duties In an API-6 position Enrolled in qualification training, as agreed upon by the Aeronautical Engineering Department and the 306 FTG During Qualification Training, available for 5 hours, every other day, Monday thru Friday (equates to 5 scheduled sorties every two weeks). Saturday flying is not planned, but may be required Post Qualification: Fall and spring semester: As necessary to meet mission requirements. Saturday flying is not planned, but may be required Summer: AE-456 is academic year only. During summer operations, T-41 pilots are required to maintain ground and flight currency FTS. UV-18 Qualification. AM-490, Parachuting, PFT is not based on any USAFA attached pilot contribution. HQ USAFA Directorate, AD, PL, and excess-to-need DF and CW personnel will only be qualified on a case by case basis. UV-18 pilots will be: Medically eligible to perform flying duties Technically and/or administratively eligible, IAW AETC ETCA requirements (Click on the AETC Torch patch and enter type aircraft [T-53A] to view eligibility requirements and waiver criteria) If required, ME Rated Coordinators will submit waiver requests via the TMT for 306 FTG coordination and HQ AETC approval (via 306 FTG Workflow) Rotary wing, RPA operators, Navy and foreign exchange pilots are normally ineligible Projected for no less than a three year tour of duty that begins with six months of non-flying duties In an API-6/8 position Normally enrolled in qualification training 6 months after arrival. Enrollment should coincide with training date published in the Fiscal Year (FY) PFT document (or as agreed upon with the 98 FTS). Course completion should occur IAW syllabus requirements During Qualification Training, available for five hours, twice a week and every Saturday until complete. Trainees must also be available for one week of TDY simulator training.

8 8 USAFAI JANUARY Post Qualification: Fall and spring semester: Available to fly five days per month, including one Saturday. Pilots will also support at least one weekend airshow/demonstration each month, and one deployment per year (Spring Training, Thanksgiving, and/or Winter Break) Summer: Available for one full summer period, duty day as established by the 98 FTS/CC FTS. Attached Jumper Qualification. USAFA has no attached requirement. AD, DF, CW, Directorate and PL personnel will be approved by HQ USAFA/A3 on a case-bycase basis. Responsibility and liability policy will be proposed by the attached member s organization to the 306 FTG/CC, codified, and provided to HQ USAFA/A3/9. Jumpers will be: Volunteers, who are motivated to jump with cadets Medically eligible to perform jump duties From an inherently jump-related career field Assigned to a jump-inherent AFSC position or J-coded prefix Normally enrolled in qualification training 6 months after arrival Post attachment, jumpers will: Meet all training requirements for 98 FTS assigned jumpers, to include USPA licensing, a packing evaluation, periodic Emergency Procedure evaluations and standard Squadron Aviation Resource Manager currencies Jump on a non-interference basis, and only with prior 98 FTS coordination Normally provide their own gear (IAW the USAF Approved for Use List) and inspected for suitability by the 98 FTS rigging loft Be available to brief airmanship cadets on their operational career FTS. Soaring IPs. AM-250, Introduction to Soaring, AM-251, Soaring, and AM- 461, Soaring IP Upgrade, PFTs are based on 306 FTG and cadet IP availability, not on any USAFA attached pilot contribution. HQ USAFA Directorate, AD, PL, and excess-to-need DF and CW personnel will only be qualified on a case by case basis. Soaring IPs will be: Medically eligible to perform flying duties Technically and/or administratively eligible, IAW AETC ETCA requirements (Click on the AETC Torch patch and enter type aircraft [T-53A] to view eligibility requirements and waiver criteria) If required, ME Rated Coordinators will submit waiver requests via the TMT for 306 FTG coordination and HQ AETC approval (via 306 FTG Workflow).

9 USAFAI JANUARY Rotary wing, RPA operators, Navy and foreign exchange pilots are normally ineligible Projected for no less than a three year tour of duty that begins with six months of non-flying duties In an API-6/8 position Normally enrolled in qualification training 6 months after arrival. Enrollment should coincide with training date published in the Fiscal Year (FY) PFT document (or as agreed upon with the 94 FTS). Course completion should occur IAW syllabus requirements During Qualification Training, available for five hours, twice a week and every Saturday until complete. Syllabus requires completion within 90 days Post Qualification: Fall and spring semester: Available to fly two periods per week, including one Saturday per month, and one holiday period (Spring Break or Winter Break) annually Summer: Available for one full summer period, duty day as established by the 94 FTS/CC Flight Surgeon Flying Requirements. HQ USAFA/A3 will in coordination with the 10 Medical Group and the 306 FTG attempt to meet all USAFA Flight Surgeon flying requirements on a case by case basis. 3. POLICY EXCEPTIONS Questions and requests for policy deviations/revisions should be submitted to HQ USAFA/A3O through the appropriate ME Rated Coordinator. BRET M. NESTOR, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF Division Chief, USAFA/A3/9

10 10 USAFAI JANUARY 2018 Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION References AFPD 36-35, United States Air Force Academy, 25 May 2011 AFPD11-4, Aviation Service, 1 September 2004 AFPD 38-2, Manpower, 31 August 2017 AFI , Publications and Forms Management, 1 December 2015 AFMAN , Management of Records, 1 March 2008 AFI , Aviation Management, 10 December 2010 AFI , Active Duty Service Commitments, 30 April 2012 AFI , Management of Manpower Requirements and Authorizations, 30 January 2014 Joint Publication 3-30, Command and Control of Joint Air Operations, 10 February 2014 Adopted Forms AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication