Section_L_-_FINAL_Attachment_10_PWS_for_Air_Advisor_Pre-Deployment_Pilot_Maintenance_Training_(18_May_12)_-_Amendment 9.pdf

FA8637-10-R-6000-0009

Section L, Attachment 10

18 May 2012

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

Air Advisor

Pre-Deployment

Pilot & Maintenance Training

For Light Air Support Aircraft

Table of Contents

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 MISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 Air Advisor Pre-deployment Training

1.1.2 Scope

1.1.3 Requiring Agency

1.2 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

1.2.1 Background

1.2.1 Objective

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

1.3.1 Pilot Training

1.3.2 Maintainer Training

1.3.3 Program Efficiency

1.3.4 Courseware

1.3.5 Course Reports

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4.1 Employees

1.4.2 Hours of Work

1.4.3 Safety

1.4.4 Insurance

1.4.5 Quality Control

2.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

3.0 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – AETC Operating Instruction for Air Advisor Aviation Training, Flying Operations

Attachment 2 – USG Pilot Training, Special Preparation Course, Light Air Support Training

Attachment 3 – USG Instructor Maintainer Aircraft Familiarization Training Course

Attachment 4 – Workload Estimates

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 MISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 Air Advisor Pre-deployment Training. HQ AETC/A3QF has an immediate need to train up to 24 pilots and 30 maintenance personnel in a Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft in order to meet Air Advisor tasking in

Afghanistan.

1.1.2 Scope. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) has directed HQ Air Education and Training Command

(HQ AETC) to assume responsibility for pilot qualification and aircraft maintenance training to support the Air

Advisor Training program. A contract is required to provide appropriate training to qualified personnel in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and Unified Combatant Command (UCC) requirements.

1.1.3 Requiring Agency.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HQ AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND/A3Q

RANDOLPH AFB, TEXAS

1.2 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

1.2.1. Background. The Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft is a non-developmental aircraft being procured for conducting advanced flight training, surveillance, air interdiction and close air support. The LAS aircraft shall be a single-engine turboprop fixed-wing aircraft with tricycle, retractable landing gear, tandem two-place pressurized cockpit with ejection seats, capable of operating from semi-prepared air fields and employing various munitions from NATO-compatible hard points. Ground training devices will be procured to support pilot training. U.S.

Department of Defense (DoD) personnel are required to fly and maintain LAS aircraft in support of the Air

Advisor Program. DoD training venues do not have existing capacity to support the additional requirement of

LAS pilots and maintenance Air Advisors.

1.2.2. Objective. Acquire contractor support for aircrew and maintenance training for LAS aircraft (yet to be determined). The LAS aircraft and maintenance course materials shall be in accordance with this Performance

Work Statement (PWS) to include USAF curriculum requirements outlined in USG Pilot Training, Special

Preparation Course, Light Attack Support Training (Attachments 2) and USG Instructor Maintainer

Aircraft Familiarization Training Course (Attachment 3).

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

1.3.1. Pilot Training. The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to prepare United States Government

(USG) Instructor Pilots to perform flight instructor duties in the Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft. The contractor shall train four (4) pilots/class with up to six (6) classes during the first year. The first class shall be completed four (4) months prior to first aircraft delivery to each customer. The training shall be accomplished by a competent vendor holding a FAA Air Agency Certificate or equivalent. The training course shall outline and meet the curriculum requirements contained in applicable sections of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 141 and based on FAR 141 Appendix K; however, there is no requirement for FAA certification, check rides, or other

FAA involvement. This training syllabus may be used in conjunction with other aviation education training course outlines and all required courses must be successfully completed in order to complete the requirements for the

USG Instructor Pilots - Special Preparation Course. A graduation certificate for the USG Instructor Pilot Special

Preparation Course will be issued only when the USG Instructor Pilot completes the Aeronautical Knowledge and

Flight Training Portions and had achieved a grade of 85% or higher. The contractor shall submit a template for the

Graduation Certification. HQ AETC Evaluators have a requirement to conduct a minimum of 51% of FAA end of course flight evaluations. The USG Instructor Pilots shall receive at a minimum an initial and mission qualification. Estimated Training Time: 30 training days. (DI-SESS-81522B/T; B007)

1.3.1.1 General Information: The contractor shall develop the training syllabi and courseware in accordance with the items listed in Attachment 2. (USG Pilot Training, Special Preparation Course, Light Air Support

Training). A graduation certificate for the USG pilots shall be issued only when they complete the aeronautical knowledge and flight training portions and achieve a grade of 85% or higher on the end of course (EOC) Exam.

The EOC Exam shall be provided by the contractor to HQ AETC/A3QF for approval, within 5 workdays after contract award. Any suggestions for improvement and/or changes to contractor developed courseware shall be coordinated between the contractor and the HQ AETC/A3QF. A copy of each completed student EOC Exam will be submitted to 19 AF/DO. (DI-ILSS-80872/T; B002)

1.3.1.1.1 The training course shall align with the guidance in the Air Education and Training Command (AETC)

Air Advisor Aviation Training Operating Instruction (OI), dated 1 Nov 07 at Attachment 1. Training completion requirements are defined in AETC OI, paragraph 1.11 and Table 2.3.

1.3.1.1.2 EOC academic and flight evaluations shall be conducted in accordance with Air Advisor Aviation

Training OI, dated 1 Nov 07, sections 2.1.3 through 2.10.2.15. The contractor shall conduct training in accordance with Table 2.3, Column B for qualification training.

1.3.1.1.3 The contractor shall nominate civilian instructor pilots for Flight Examiner (FE) duty to augment military FEs. Nominations shall be forwarded to AETC CONS/LGCU for approval by 19 AF/DO. Approval in writing will designate all civilian FEs who are appointed/authorized to conduct EOC flight evaluations. USG FEs may conduct EOC flight evaluations as required. The contractor shall notify 19 AF/DO in the event student fails to meet required standards at any point in training or fails an examination or flight evaluation.

1.3.1.1.4 Approximate training time for the basic training aircraft (Phase 1) is ten (10 training days and advance primary training aircraft (Phase 2) is twenty (20) training days. The proposed technical approach shall not exceed a maximum of 8 hours classroom time daily. Offerors may suggest alternative training solutions or training venues based on their technical approach. It shall be the offeror’s responsibility to define their approach in accordance with the workload estimates listed in Attachment 4 to the PWS.

1.3.1.1.5 Currency Training. LAS aircraft will require Air Force or USG instructor/evaluator pilots (designated by 19 AF/DO) to fly periodically to maintain currency and proficiency.

1.3.1.1.6 Training provided at the contractor’s facility: The contractor shall provide instruction, equipment and classroom materials necessary to train deploying LAS pilot and maintenance personnel; including but not limited to the following:

Training shall be conducted in the contiguous United States (CONUS)

Upon in-processing, the contractor shall provide a means for each student pilot to receive an FAA Class

Two medical

Provide course schedule to meet training requirements

Identify and schedule suitable facility for each course offering

Provide accountability for student attendees

Provide 12 hours of uninterrupted crew rest between duty periods for aircrew courses

Coordinate/schedule reception teams for each course offering

Meet programmed graduation dates

The contractor shall provide adaptors for pilot and maintenance personnel helmet or headset communication cords to ensure compatibility with the aircraft being flown or serviced.

The contractor shall advise HQ AETC/A3QF of any special equipment requirements.

The contractor will make noon meal provisions available to students if eating establishments are not within 10 driving miles of the training location.

Personal Protective Equipment for maintenance personnel (i.e., goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and coveralls) shall be provided for each student’s use. Students shall report with all other equipment and clothing required to accomplish training.

1.3.1.1.7 Schedule: The contractor shall maintain a schedule of all training requirements/events. Contractor shall coordinate schedule and schedule changes/deviations with HQ AETC/A3QF and HQ AETC CONS. (DI-MISC-

81382/T; B005)

1.3.1.2 Pilot Flight Training: The contractor shall prepare USG Instructor Pilots to perform flight instructor duties in the Light Air Support aircraft.

1.3.1.2.1 Phase 1 – The Contractor shall perform ten hours of flight training in the LAS aircraft and a minimum of five forties to include a Form 8 Instrument/Qualification flight examination. This shall include a minimum of

1.5 hours of instrument training. The contractor shall include the requirements at Attachment 2, paragraph 2, c.

1.3.1.2.2 Phase 2 – The contractor shall perform 22 hours of flight training in the LAS aircraft and will include a

Form 8 Mission Qualification flight examination. This shall include a minimum of four Surface Attack sorties;

Demonstrate a safe level of proficiency in Dive Bomb (DB), Low Angle High Drag (LAHD) pop, High Angle

Dive Bomb (HADB), strafe on a conventional range prior to accomplishing them as tactical events on a tactical range; qualification in LAHD, DB, and HADB will use 10º, 30º and 45º deliveries; Low Angle Strafe and LAHD will be flown from a conventional box pattern until demonstrating a safe level of proficiency; Minimum of five

Surface Attack Tactic sorties; procedures for using Forward Air Controller and Joint Terminal Attack Controller;

and minimum of two night sorties. The contractor shall include the requirements at Attachment 2, paragraph 2, d.

1.3.1.3 Pilot Ground Training: The Contractor shall conduct ground training to provide both aeronautical knowledge and simulator training in the LAS aircraft.

1.3.1.3.1 Aeronautical Knowledge: The Contractor shall provide ground training for aeronautical knowledge.

Phase 1 shall consist of 24 hours of ground systems training and a two hour end of course exam. Phase 2 shall consist of 10 hours of ground weapons and tactics training and a two hour end of course exam. Aeronautical knowledge areas shall include those at Attachment 2, paragraph 1, b.

1.3.1.3.2 Simulator Training: The Contractor shall provide at least 3 hours of LAS aircraft simulator training.

Each simulator session shall include a cross section of critical and non-critical action emergency procedures appropriate to the aircraft. The Contractor shall assure that each student demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in emergency and instrument procedures prior to receiving the end of course stage check. If a simulator is not available, on-aircraft training is acceptable.

1.3.2 Maintainer Training. The contractor shall provide all services necessary (and no less than 90 (ninety) hours per class) to prepare USAF maintenance personnel for maintenance instructor duties on the LAS aircraft.

The contractor shall train six (6) maintainers/class with up to five (5) classes during the first year. The first class shall be completed four (4) months prior to first aircraft delivery to each customer. The selected technical training school must provide an Aircraft Maintenance Familiarization Training course which contains appropriate knowledge-level maintenance refresher information for the LAS aircraft. The contractor shall develop the training syllabi and courseware in accordance with the items listed in Attachment 3. (USG Instructor Maintainer Aircraft

Familiarization Training Course). The Contractor shall provide instruction concerning these airframes, power plants, and all related systems. Following course completion, the Contractor shall assure the technicians demonstrate an understanding of aircraft flight theory and systems’ operations and perform basic maintenance functions. Estimated Training Time: 15 training days. Approximately 50 percent of this maintenance training shall be practical hands-on training. Students shall receive instruction on items listed in Attachments 3.

Following course completion, technicians shall demonstrate an understanding of aircraft flight theory and systems’ operations and perform basic maintenance functions and shall receive a graduation certificate.

Maintenance personnel shall be able to pass the EOC Exam as provided by the contractor and approved by 19

AF/DO, with a grade of 70% or higher. A Graduation Certificate will be issued after the personnel complete the

EOC exam with a grade of 70% or higher. The EOC Exam shall be provided by the contractor to HQ

AETC/A3QF for approval at least 7 days prior to administering the exam. Any suggestions for improvement and/or changes to contractor developed courseware shall be coordinated between the contractor and the HQ

AETC/A3QF. The technical approach shall not exceed a maximum of 8 hours classroom time daily. Offerors may suggest alternative training solutions or training venues based on their technical approach. It shall be the offeror’s responsibility to include all direct and indirect costs in their proposal and to define their approach in accordance with the workload estimates listed in the PWS. The contractor shall submit a template for the

Graduation Certificate 60 days after contract award. (DI-ILSS-80872/T; B002; DI-SESS-81522B/T; B007)

1.3.3 Program Efficiency. The contractor shall work in close coordination with the DCMA to ensure aircrew and maintenance personnel are trained in accordance with the HQ AETC approved contractor syllabi. The syllabi and courseware shall be provided by the contractor to HQ AETC/A3QF for approval, within 60 workdays after contract award. Any suggestions for improvement and/or changes to contractor developed courseware shall be coordinated between the contractor and the HQ AETC/A3QF. Any contractor or student recommendations for course modifications shall be directed to the HQ AETC/A3QF. (DI-ILSS-80872, B002)

1.3.4 Courseware. The contractor shall be responsible for providing the student electronic copies of course training materials, including flight and maintenance manuals, flight and maintenance checklists, technical manuals, training aids, work cards, and examinations. Additionally, the contractor, upon request of the student, shall provide printed copies of required manuals, checklists and courseware, which shall be retained by the student upon completion of training.

1.3.4.1 Checklist: The contractor’s LAS aircraft and mission specific (instrument, remote, tactical, etc) checklists shall be provided by the contractor to HQ AETC/A3QF for approval, within 60 workdays after contract award.

Written government approval of checklists will be provided by the contracting officer. (DI-ILSS-80872; B002)

1.3.5. Course Reports. Course completion reports shall be provided to HQ AETC/A3QF no later than (NLT) seven (7) days after each class completion. The report shall include problem areas noted, remedy to issues noted, student completion rates, and certificate of training and/or graduation certificate. The contractor shall provide the

19 AF/DO and AETC/A3QF with a report of any student absence by approximately 1200 CST of the next training day following the absence. One electronic copy of each required document shall be provided in a compatible

Microsoft Office format (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). (DI-MISC-81421/T; B003)

1.4 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.4.1 Employees. The contractor shall retain sole administrative and supervisory responsibilities for all contractor personnel. Training for contractor employees shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall employ professional, technically-qualified subject matter experts; to include FAA or equivalent

Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), who possess the necessary experience, knowledge and skills to perform the tasks outlined. Assigned contractor personnel shall possess an in-depth knowledge of the light air support aircraft operations and demonstrate skills and expertise to meet all technical support requirements (i.e. gathering, assembling and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, devising solutions to problems and identifying changes and trends and effective oral and written communications skills).

1.4.2 Hours of Work. Contractors shall normally conduct training from Monday-Saturday when training is in session. However, cancellation of planned training due to weather, scheduling conflict, etc. may occasionally result in makeup training on Sunday. The contractor’s instructional hours shall not exceed 8 hours per day.

1.4.3 Safety. Safety of the students is critical. Portable aircraft fire extinguishers shall be serviceable and available. Personal Protective Equipment for maintenance personnel (i.e., goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and coveralls) shall be available for each student. Foreign object damage practices shall be evident. Aircraft ground points shall be available and in use. Training aircraft shall be airworthy in accordance with FAA guidelines as type-certificated and in a condition for safe operation.

1.4.4 Insurance. The contractor and any subcontractor shall maintain a comprehensive, all-risk insurance policy.

The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability used in connection with performing the contract. For all insurance policies, the contractor shall submit with your proposal (a) a certified copy of the insurance policy actually procured and maintained, or (b) an insurance certificate issued by the insurance company verifying coverage in conformity with this contract. ASC/FMS-H055 INSURANCE CLAUSE

IMPLEMENTATION (FEB 2003) (DI-MGMT-80368A/T; A014)

1.4.4.1 Insurance Deductible -Liability: The contractor’s certified flight instructors conducting dual instruction lessons with a student or check ride with a military flight instructor shall at all times be designated the Pilot in

Command, and the Government will not assume any liability including, but not limited to the insurance deductible.

1.4.5 Quality Control. The contractor shall ensure services are performed in accordance with the standards established in this PWS and its Attachments. The Contractor shall establish a Quality Control (QC) Plan that shall encompass all aspects of the contract. The Contractor shall provide a QC plan with proposal submittal. The

Contractor is responsible to accomplish the requirements of the contract as specified, and to identify and prevent deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

Customer feedback (student critiques) shall be collected by the contractor upon course completion and forwarded to HQ AETC/A3QF within 5 workdays of course completion. (DI-QCIC-81379/T; B006)

2.0 SERVICE SUMMARY

Table 1: Service Summary

Performance Objective

PWS

Reference

Performance

Threshold Method of Surveillance

Pilot Training IAW Attachment 2 1.3.1

1.3.1.4 0 deficiencies

Customer Feedback (Student

Critiques)

QAE Random Inspections

(Classroom Audit)

Form 8 Check rides IAW

Attachment 1

1.3.1.5 and

OI Table 2.3 0 deficiencies

Acceptance of Form 8s within 10 days of course completion

Maintenance Training IAW

Attachment 3

1.3.2 0 deficiencies

Customer Feedback (Student

Critiques)

QAE Random Inspections

(Classroom Audit)

Note: Unless otherwise specified in this PWS, contractor format for reports is acceptable. The contractor shall be responsible for delivering all end items specified.

3.0 LIST OF ATTACHME NTS

Attachment 1 – AETC Operating Instruction for Air Advisor Aviation Training, Flying Operations, dated 1 Nov

07 (Advisory)

Attachment 2 – USG Pilot Training, Special Preparation Course, Light Air Support Training Attachment 3 – USG Instructor Maintainer Aircraft Familiarization Training Course

Attachment 4 – Work Load Estimates

Atch 1

Attachment 1 – AETC Operating Instruction for Air Advisor Aviation Training, Flying Operations

BY ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AETC OPERATING INSTRUCTION

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

COMMAND 1 NOVEMBER 2007

Flying Operations

AIR ADVISOR AVIATION TRAINING

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the

HQ AETC/A3FV web site at: https://www-r.aetc.af.mil/do/dof/A3FV.asp.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: HQ AETC/A3FV Certified by: HQ AETC/A3F (Col K. Kriner)

Pages: 22

This operating instruction (OI) implements AFPD 11-2, Aircraft Rules and Procedures and AFPD 11-4, Aviation

Service. It authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for training, qualifying and evaluating all USAF aircrew personnel performing aircrew duties as Air Advisors for both Coalition Air Force Transition Team

(CAFTT) and Combined Air Power Task Force (CAPTF) program and its successors. This instruction does not apply to USAF Air Advisors under OPCON of theater Air Forces unless specifically stated by appropriate theater

Air Force authority.

Submit suggested improvements to this policy on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through standardization and evaluation (stan/eval) channels to the OPR. (AF Form 847 is prescribed in AFI 11-

215, USAF Flight Manuals Program (FMP). Refer to that publication for guidance on filling out the form.)

Unless otherwise specified, The Director of Intelligence & Air, Space, and Information Operations (HQ

AETC/A2/3) is the overall waiver authority for this policy. 19 AF/A3 is approval authority for individual personnel exceptions to this policy caused by special or unusual circumstances. Universal waivers that would change the intent of the policy are not authorized without AETC/A2/3 approval. Waivers may be issued for a maximum of 1 year or until this policy is superseded, whichever occurs first. All waivers must be reviewed and renewed in one year increments to ensure their continued validity. Coordinate all waiver requests through 19

AF/A3, HQ AETC/A3F, A3Z and A3RE. 19 AF/A3 will send a copy of all 19 AF approved waivers to

AETC/A3FV for file.

Attachment 1 contains a glossary of the references and supporting information used in this OI. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this OI are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 37-123, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://afrims.amc.af.mil/rds_series.cfm.

This document requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974.

The authority to collect and maintain the records prescribed in this instruction are in Title 10, United States Code

(U.S.C.), Section 8013 and Title 37 U.S.C. 301a, Incentive pay: Public Law 92-204 (Appropriations Act for

1973), Section 715; Public Law 93-570 (Appropriations Act for 1974); Public Law 93-294 (Aviation Career

Incentive Act of 1974); DoD Directive 7730.57 (Aviation Career Incentive Act) and Executive Order 9397

(Numbering System For Federal Accounts Relating to Individual Persons). The Privacy Act System Number F011

AF XO A, Aviation Resource Management Systems (ARMS) covers required information.

https://www-r.aetc.af.mil/do/dof/A3FV.asp https://afrims.amc.af.mil/rds_series.cfm

Chapter 1

AIRCREW TRAINING

1.1. Training Records and Reports. Maintain records of training and evaluations in the individual’s training record or flight evaluation folder according to AFI 11-202, Volume 1; AFI 11-202, Volume 2, Aircrew

Standardization/Evaluation Program; and the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). Maintain source documents certifying and/or decertifying pilots for all flying and flying-related certifications in the individual’s home station training folder.

1.2. Initial Qualification Training (IQT) and Mission Qualification Training (MQT):

1.2.1. For the purposes of Air Advisor crew member training, it is desired that IQT and unique MQT items (if applicable) be combined into one Special Preparation Course, also referred to as “qualification training” or

“IQT/MQT” in this OI. On completion of the MAJCOM approved Special Preparation syllabus, pilots will be qualified in accordance with AFI 11-202, Volume 2 and this OI as an Instructor Pilot (IP) or an Instructor Flight

Engineer (IFE) in the appropriate aircraft. The underlying assumption of this paragraph is crew members selected to be Air Advisors are highly experienced, current, and mission qualified instructors in their respective USAF aircraft. They will carry their USAF mission qualification with them into their new aircraft. Crew members not meeting the prerequisites in paragraph 1.4 will require a waiver and have their respective Special Preparation

Course tailored to meet any additional training or evaluation requirements.

1.2.2. Special Preparation Courses will be developed by the contractor providing the flying training or by HQ

AETC/A3F or A3Z, whichever is most appropriate. In either case, applicable task requirements listed in Chapter

2 must be met. Special Preparation Courses will be reviewed by 19 AF/A3 and HQ AETC/A3F or A3Z and approved by HQ AETC/A3R. HQ AETC/A3R will ensure all syllabus changes are coordinated through the

AETC Contracting Squadron.

1.2.2.1. Special Preparation Courses will include the following CRM training appropriate for initial qualification

IAW AFI 11-290 as supplemented:

1.2.2.1.1. Situational Awareness

1.2.2.1.2. Communications

1.2.2.1.3. Risk Management and Decision Making

1.2.2.1.4. Task Management

1.2.2.1.5. Mission Planning

1.2.2.1.6. Briefing

1.2.2.1.7. Debriefing

1.2.2.2. Items in paragraph 1.2.2.1.1 through 1.2.2.1.7 will be included on all gradesheets, and may be combined when appropriate.

1.2.3. Except in unusual circumstances, aircrew members undergoing qualification training will receive ground and flight instruction with a minimum of interruption, and complete training within the time specified by the syllabus. Failure to complete training within the specified time limit requires notifying 19 AF/A3 and HQ

AETC/A3RE of the individual’s name and grade, reason for delay, planned actions, and estimated completion date.

1.3. Combat Mission Training. Training under this program does not meet the requirements of AFI 11-2UH-1N, Volume 2, UH-1N Aircrew Evaluation Criteria, Table 3.1, for any mission qualifications or certifications. Instead, this training provides familiarization for aircrew selected to deploy and adequate instructor training to continue the program. For non-AETC, UH-1N qualified aircrew, interfly is authorized according to AFI 11-401, Aviation

Management, and AFI 11-2H-1, Volume 3, H-1 Helicopter Operations Procedures, as supplemented. For non-

UH-1N aircrew, the 512 RQS/CC will issue authorization to perform inflight aircrew duties as “required for the mission” according to AFI 11-401, paragraph 1.10.1 and Attachment 11 (Added).

1.3.1. Only UH-1N Combat Mission training instructors and aircrew members in training will conduct Combat

Mission training program events and sorties. Exception: A UH-1N Day Tactical qualified instructor flight engineer will always be a member of the crew. Using the 19 AF-approved training program guidance, all 512

RQS-certified UH-1N Combat Mission training instructors will maintain currencies in:

1.3.1.1. NVG Tactical Sortie, Aerial Gunnery, and NVG Tactical Aerial Gunnery according to AFI 11-2UH-1N, Volume 1.

1.3.1.2. Weapons employment according to Attachment 2.

1.3.2. Relevant sections of AFI 11-2UH-1N, Volume 3/AFSOC Sup may be used as guidance on areas not covered in other publications; for example, tactical formation and weapons employment. With 19 AF/A3 approval, 770 th

Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron standard operating procedures may be used for countermeasure procedures and weapons employment Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Where conflicts exist between these references and current AF instructions or technical orders, the current AF instructions or technical orders take precedence.

1.4. Prerequisites. Personnel selected to attend Air Advisor Special Preparation courses must be a current and qualified USAF IP or IFE and meet the physical examination and physiological training requirements in AFI 11-

202, Volume 1, before flying. Before leaving the home station, aircrew members will ensure they meet all go-no-go requirements. Rotary-wing crew members should be tactically qualified to meet mission requirements overseas. A Special Preparation Syllabus has been developed to provide this training IAW this OI.

1.5. Ground Training. Ground training will follow the appropriate Air Advisor Special Preparation course syllabus flow.

1.6. Flying Training. Crew members in IQT/MQT will fly under instructor supervision until completing the qualification evaluation. The appropriate Air Advisor Special Preparation course syllabus mission objectives and tasks are minimum requirements for qualification. Additional training due to student non-progression is only available within the constraints of the formal course syllabus.

1.7. Re-qualification Training. An aircrew member is unqualified upon expiration of his or her qualification evaluation or loss of landing currency exceeding 6 months (See paragraph 1.12.4.). Follow the re-qualification guidance in AFI 11-202, Volume 1, as supplemented.

1.8. Multiple Qualifications. Simultaneous training or qualification in either an Air Advisor for Coalition Air

Force Training program aircraft and a USAF mission design series (MDS), or more than one Air Advisor for

Coalition Air Force Training program aircraft is authorized in accordance with AFI 11-202, Volume 1. Multiple qualifications in Air Advisors for Coalition Air Force Flying Training program aircraft require completion of

IQT/MQT as specified in this instruction. Exception: Difference qualification is authorized in paragraph 1.10.

1.9. Mission Qualification Training (MQT). See paragraph 1.2.

1.10. Conversion and Difference Qualifications. Conversion qualification follows the guidance in this OI and the appropriate Air Advisor Special Preparation qualification syllabus. Difference training is authorized for qualification in more than one aircraft in the same class/MDS of aircraft (i.e., single-engine land/multi-engine land). The formal course syllabus identifies the minimum difference training. No other difference training is authorized.

1.11. Training Completion. Pilots must complete IQT/MQT within the training time prescribed in the appropriate Air Advisor Special Preparation course syllabus. HQ AETC/A3R is waiver authority for training time extensions. Potential impact on government contracts must be considered before any training extensions are granted. Document this waiver in the individual’s training folder. IQT/MQT is considered complete after successful completion of AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification, mission evaluation. (AF Form 8 is prescribed by AFI 11-202, Volume 2. Refer to that publication for guidance on filling out the form. (See Chapter

2 for Air Advisor program AF Form 8 guidance.)

1.12. Continuation Training (CT): This paragraph outlines training required by qualified Air Advisor program instructors. Exception: Contracted instructors follow the requirements in the appropriate contract.

1.12.1. Ground Training Requirements. Table 1.1 summarizes ground training requirements. Ground training requirements accomplished for any MDS aircraft may be used to fulfill requirements in Table 1.1. For ground training prescribed by other instructions, units must refer to those instructions for the latest requirement. Initial ground training accomplished during IQT/MQT may be credited toward CT requirements for the training cycle in which it was accomplished. Deploying crew members should ensure this training will remain current during their deployment period.

Table 1.1. Ground Training Requirements.

I

T

E

M

A B C D

Subject Frequency Prescribing Directive Grounding

1 CRM training Every two years AFI 11-290 as supplemented

Yes

2 Life support familiarization training One time AFI 11-301 as supplemented

3 Life support equipment training

Annually 4 Emergency egress training, non-ejection seat

5 Situational emergency procedures training (SEPT)

Semiannually This Policy

6 Local area survival training One time AFI 16-1301

7 Non-combat survival training Every 3 years

8 Water survival refresher training Annually

9 Anti-hijacking training Every 2 years AFI 13-207

No 10 Flight safety training Monthly AFI 91-202 as supplemented

11 Instrument Refresher Course (Pilots

Only)

Periodically AFM 11-210

1.12.2. Flying Training Requirements. All qualified USAF Air Advisor program pilots and flight engineers will meet the currency requirements in Table 1.2 or Table 1.3 as appropriate. Currencies may be updated on any sortie.

19 AF/A3 is the waiver authority for these requirements. Document this waiver and the justification for the waiver in the individual’s training folder.

Table 1.2. Fixed-Wing Flying Training Currency Requirements.

I A B

T

Event

Currency

(Days)

E

M

1 CT Sortie (Note 1) 90

2 Landing 45

3 Instrument Approach 45

4 Slip to a Landing (Note 2) 90

5 Short-Field Approach and Landing 90

6 Single-Engine Instrument Approach and Landing (Note 3) 90

7 Stalls (Note 4) 90

8 Emergency (simulated engine failure) Pattern and Landing 90

9 Spin Recovery (Note 2) 90

NOTES:

1. If event currency is maintained, this requirement is waived.

2. Unless prohibited by aircraft flight manual.

3. Required for multi-engine qualified pilots.

4. Accomplish both power-off and power-on to update currency. Accomplish full stall if permitted by aircraft flight manual.

Table 1.3. Rotary-Wing Flying Training Currency Requirements.

I A B

T

Event

Currency

(Days)

E

M

1 Basic Sortie / Takeoff and Landing 45

2 Instrument Approach 45

3 CT Sortie 60

4 Night Sortie 60

5 Remote Operations (Day) 90

6 Low-Level Sortie 90

7 Formation Sortie 90

1.12.3. CT Sortie. Crew members log a CT sortie on all qualification evaluations and dedicated CT sorties flown with an instructor. The CT sorties must be flown dual. As long as currency requirements are maintained, sortie requirements are not required.

1.12.3.1. Fixed-Wing. CT sorties should include the following minimum requirements:

1.12.3.1.1. Emergency approach and landing (S/E approach/landing for multi-engine aircraft).

1.12.3.1.2. Three satisfactory landings, with at least one short-field approach and landing and one slip to a landing.

1.12.3.1.3. A spin recovery(unless prohibited by the flight manual).

1.12.3.1.4. Stalls. Accomplish both power-off stalls and power-on stalls.

1.12.3.2. Rotary-Wing. CT sorties will include the following minimum requirements:

1.12.3.2.1. Review boldface procedures as required.

1.12.3.2.2. Accomplish typical emergency procedures maneuvers appropriate for type of helicopter, IAW the operator’s manual. For example: auto-rotations (straight-ahead, turning, low-level, hovering), single-engine approach, hydraulics-off approach, manual fuel, and anti-torque approach.

1.12.3.2.3. Accomplish takeoff and landing contact maneuvers. For example, normal approach, steep approach, shallow approach normal takeoff, maximum performance takeoff, marginal power takeoff, approach to a hover, approach to a touchdown, and approach to a slide landing.

1.12.4. Requirements to Log CT Events.

1.12.4.1. Fixed-Wing:

1.12.4.1.1. Log a landing when performing any normal, short-field, soft-field, or emergency landing. A landing accomplished in any assigned aircraft in the same class (i.e., single-engine/multi-engine) satisfies the landing event and currency requirement. Loss of landing currency affects BAQ and requires the following action: (NOTE:

Timing starts from date of last landing.)

1.12.4.1.1.1. For 46 Through 90 Days. Regain landing currency by accomplishing three successful landings, including one short-field and one soft-field landing, under the supervision of a current IP.

1.12.4.1.1.2. For 91 Through 135 Days. Perform the same action as in paragraph 1.12.4.1.1.1., plus an instructor-supervised emergency procedures review session (normal and emergency procedures).

1.12.4.1.1.3. For 136 Through 180 Days. Perform the same action as in paragraph 1.12.4.1.1.2., plus an IP-supervised CT sortie, qualification written examinations, and emergency procedures evaluation. AF Form 8 documentation is not required.

1.12.4.1.1.4. More than 180 Days. Perform re-qualification training in accordance with AFI 11-202, Volume 1.

19 AF/A3 will approve a locally administered qualification program that includes an AF Form 8 qualification evaluation including all requisites.

1.12.4.2. Rotary-Wing:

1.12.4.2.1. Basic Sortie / Takeoff and Landing. Log a basic sortie for mission planning, calculating performance data, conducting crew and passenger briefing, performing crew coordination, flight clearance, taxi and hover, takeoff procedures, approach (instrument or visual), landing procedures, and fuel management.

1.12.4.4.2. Instrument Sortie. Log an instrument sortie by flying a precision or non-precision approach.

1.12.4.4.3. Night Sortie. Log a basic sortie consisting of 1 hour of night time and 1/2 hour of primary time.

NOTE: Night time for currency begins 30 minutes after official sunset and ends and 30 minutes before official sunrise.

1.12.4.4.4. Remote Sortie (rotary-wing). Log a remote sortie by accomplishing an unprepared site evaluation, remote landing, and remote takeoff.

1.12.4.4.5. Low-Level Sortie. Log a low-Level Sortie by accomplishing mission-planning low-level navigation, low-level approach and landing, and time-on-target (TOT) procedures.

1.12.4.4.6. Formation Sortie. Log a formation sortie by accomplishing a takeoff, approach, en route, and landing procedures as lead and wing; lost visual procedures; and rejoin procedures.

1.12.5. Multiple Qualification Requirements. Pilots qualified in more than one aircraft will accomplish all of the requirements and maintain all of the currencies required by this chapter.

1.12.6. Failure to Complete Currency Requirements. Any pilot not meeting currency requirements will not perform the sortie or event except under the supervision of a current and qualified IP.

1.13. Prorating Requirements. See AFI 11-202, Volume 1.

Chapter 2

STANDARDIZATION AND EVALUATION

2.1. Evaluation Procedures:

2.1.1. All evaluations will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of AFI 11-202, Volume 2 and this instruction. 19 AF/A3 will designate flight examiners (FE) in writing and provide Air Force flight examiner training as required. Send a copy of the designation/approval to HQ AETC/A3FV and A3RE.

2.1.2. Every effort should be made to ensure at least 50 percent of all evaluations in each aircraft are administered by active duty 19 AF FEs on a quarterly basis (Jan - Mar, Apr - Jun, Jul - Sep, Oct - Dec). Within 5 duty days following the end of a quarterly period, the lead 19 AF Quality Assurance (QA) evaluator will report to

AETC/A3RE the total number of check rides given by active duty evaluators, per aircraft, and the total number of check rides given overall, per aircraft.

2.1.3. The ground evaluation of general knowledge, systems knowledge and appropriate emergency procedures conducted in conjunction with the flight evaluation will be documented on the AF Form 8 as the emergency procedure evaluations (EPE). FEs will use the evaluation criteria referenced in this policy for conducting flight and EPE. To ensure standard and objective evaluations, FEs must become thoroughly familiar with the prescribed evaluation criteria.

2.1.4 Copies of all completed Forms 8 will be sent to AETC/A3RE within 10 duty days following the completion of the Form 8.

2.1.5. Unless specified, the examinee will fly in the seat that best enables the FE to conduct a thorough evaluation.

For fixed-wing evaluations, the FE normally occupies the left seat during instructor evaluations and the right seat for all other types of evaluations. For rotary-wing evaluations, the FE normally occupies the right seat during instructor evaluations and the left seat for all other types of evaluations.

2.1.6. Prior to the flight, the FE will brief the examinee on the purpose of the evaluation and how it will be conducted. The examinee accomplishes required flight planning during the evaluation furnishes the FE a copy of necessary mission data, mission materials, and maps (as required).

2.1.7. The FE will thoroughly debrief all aspects of the flight. Debriefs include the examinee’s overall rating, specific deviations, area grades assigned (if other than qualified), and any required additional training.

2.1.8. On completion of the MAJCOM-approved Special Preparation syllabus and an initial instructor evaluation, pilots and flight engineers will be qualified as an IP or IFE. Also see paragraph 1.2. Subsequently, crewmembers designated as instructors will be evaluated on their ability to instruct during all periodic evaluations.

2.2. Grading Instructions:

2.2.1. Tolerances in performance parameters are based on conditions of smooth air and a stable aircraft.

Momentary deviations from tolerances will not be considered in grading, provided the examinee applies prompt corrective action and such deviations do not jeopardize flying safety. Consider cumulative deviations when determining the overall grade.

2.2.2. FEs will use the grading criteria in the appropriate FAA Practical Test Standards and the MAJCOM-approved syllabus to determine individual areas and area grades. Evaluation of an examinee’s performance shall be based on the examinee’s ability to satisfactorily meet the objectives of each required task. FE judgment must be exercised when the evaluation criterion is subjective or the specific situation is not covered.

2.2.3. Derive the overall flight evaluation grade (Q-1, Q-2, or Q-3) from the task grades, based on a composite for the observed tasks according to AFI 11-202, Volume 2, this policy and FE judgment.

2.2.4. Critical areas require adequate accomplishment by the examinee in order to successfully achieve the mission objectives. If the examinee receives an unqualified grade in any critical area, the overall grade for the evaluation will be unqualified (Q-3). Critical areas are identified by "Critical" in the task title in Table 2.3.

2.2.5. The general evaluation criteria in Table 2.1 apply during all phases of flight. Refer to the appropriate FAA

Practical Test Standards for specific events.

Table 2.1. General Evaluation Criteria.

I A B C D

T

General

Area Q Q- U

E

M

1 Altitude +100 feet +200 feet Exceeds Q-limits

2 Airspeed +5 knots +10 knots

3 Heading Maintains/rolls out +5° of desired heading Maintains/rolls out +10° of desired heading

2.3. Emergency Procedures Evaluation (EPE). FEs will administer an oral EPE on the ground or in flight.

During the evaluation, include a sampling of emergency procedures resolved to a logical conclusion.

2.3.1. The FE will include an evaluation of the following items on the EPE:

2.3.1.1. General knowledge to include aircraft systems and operating procedures.

2.3.1.2. Emergency procedures. Evaluate at least one emergency procedure.

2.3.1.3. Alternate or divert airfields.

2.3.2. Units will not permit examinees receiving an overall unqualified grade (Q-3) because of an unsatisfactory

EPE to fly in any aircrew position until the examinee completes a successful reevaluation.

2.3.3. For each EPE graded “qualified with additional training required,” the FE will indicate whether the additional training must be accomplished before the next flight.

2.4. Completion of AF Form 8. Evaluators will record aircrew member qualifications using the AF Form 8 in accordance with AFI 11-202, Volume 2 and Attachment 3. The reviewing official on the AF Form 8 will be a 19

AF branch chief (19 AF/A3U, 19 AF/A3V, or 19 AF/A3S) and the Final Approving Official will be 19AF/A3.

2.5. Evaluation Requirements. Evaluations include requisites and required tasks. Table 2.2 indicates when a requisite is required (R) for an evaluation.

2.5.1. Alternate evaluation methods are not authorized. If the FE determines one or more of the required items cannot be adequately evaluated, the examinee must complete an additional flight to complete the evaluation.

2.5.2. Publications check. Required publications will be specified in the syllabus for initial training. For periodic evaluations, the list of required publications will be the same as defined in the initial qualification syllabus.

2.6. Requisites. Table 2.2 indicates the minimum requisites for each type of evaluation. When periodic evaluations are combined, accomplish all requisites for each evaluation and document in the ground phase of the

AF Form 8.

Table 2.2. Evaluation Requisites.

I A B C D

T

Requisite QUAL INST MSN/INSTR

E

M

1 End of course exam R R R

2 Instrument exam R

3 EPE R R R

2.7. Flight Examiner (FE) Responsibility:

2.7.1. The examiner conducting the evaluation is responsible for determining that the examinee meets acceptable standards of teaching ability (as applicable), knowledge, and skill in the selected tasks. The FE makes this determination by accomplishing an objective that is appropriate to each selected task, and includes an evaluation of the examinee’s:

2.7.1.1. Ability to apply the fundamentals of instructing (as applicable);

2.7.1.2. Knowledge of, and ability to teach, the subject matter, procedures, and maneuvers covered in the tasks (as applicable);

2.7.1.3. Ability to perform the procedures and maneuvers included in the PTS to the instrument pilot skill level while giving effective flight instruction (as applicable);

2.7.1.4. Ability to analyze and correct common errors related to the procedures and maneuvers covered in the tasks.

2.7.2. Oral questioning should be used at any time during the ground or flight portion of the evaluation to determine that the examinee can instruct effectively (as applicable) and has a comprehensive knowledge of the tasks and their related safety factors.

2.7.3. During the flight portion of the instructor evaluation, the FE shall act as a student during selected maneuvers. This will give the FE an opportunity to evaluate the examinee’s ability to analyze and correct simulated common errors related to these maneuvers. The FE will place special emphasis on the examinee’s use of visual scanning and collision avoidance procedures, and the examinee’s ability to teach those procedures.

2.7.4. FEs should, to the greatest extent possible, evaluate the examinee’s application and correlation skills. When possible scenario based questions should be used during the evaluation. The FE will evaluate the examinee's ability to teach (as applicable) visual scanning, runway incursion avoidance, and collision avoidance procedures.

2.7.5. If the FE determines that a task is incomplete, or the outcome uncertain, the FE may require the examinee to repeat that task, or portions of that task. This provision has been made in the interest of fairness and does not mean that instruction, practice, or the repeating of an unsatisfactory task is permitted during the evaluation. When practical, the remaining tasks of the evaluation should be completed before repeating the questionable task.

2.8. Pilot Evaluations. All periodic pilot evaluations are combined instrument, qualification evaluations. The examinee briefs the sortie profile and flies from the appropriate seat for type aircraft being qualified in. Include all required (R) areas from Table 2.3 in the flight evaluation profile. Items followed by (FW) or (RW) apply only to fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft. Fly a normal departure followed by maneuvers in the local airfield/training area.

2.9. Instructor Pilot Evaluations. All initial instructor pilot (IP) evaluations are combined instrument, qualification, instrument and instructor evaluations to evaluate both proficiency and instructor ability. The examinee briefs the sortie profile and flies from the appropriate seat. Include all required areas from Table 2.2 in the flight evaluation profile. Accomplish an instrument departure followed by area maneuvers in the local training area. The examinee will perform each type of landing. The examiner will perform a representative sample of maneuvers for the examinee to instruct and evaluate.

2.10. Special Emphasis Areas.

2.10.1. Examiners shall place special emphasis upon areas of aircraft operation considered critical to flight safety.

Emphasis should be placed on normal and emergency procedures patterns and landings, VFR and IFR cross country instruction, stall recoveries, and avionics procedures and systems usage appropriate to the aircraft flown.

2.10.2. Although these areas may not be specifically addressed under each task in the appropriate FAA Practical

Test Standards, they are essential to flight safety and will be evaluated. In all instances, the examinee’s actions will relate to the complete situation. Special emphasis areas are:

2.10.2.1. Positive aircraft control;

2.10.2.2. Positive exchange of the flight controls procedure;

2.10.2.3. Stall/spin awareness (FW), unusual attitude awareness (RW);

2.10.2.4. Collision avoidance;

2.10.2.5. Wake turbulence avoidance;

2.10.2.6. Runway incursion avoidance;

2.10.2.7. Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT);

2.10.2.8. Aeronautical decision making and risk management;

2.10.2.9. Wire strike avoidance;

2.10.2.10. Checklist usage;

2.10.2.11. Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs);

2.10.2.12. Special use airspace (SUA);

2.10.2.13. Spatial disorientation;

2.10.2.14. Wake turbulence;

2.10.2.15. Low level wind shear avoidance

Table 2.3. Evaluation Task Requirements.

A A B C D

R

TASK QUAL INST

INSTR

E

A

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