AFI10-220_AFMCSUP — Contractor's Flight And Ground Operations

AFI10-220_AFMCSUP governs contractor flight and ground operations for applicable USAF flying activities and organizations.

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  • Publication number: AFI10-220_AFMCSUP
  • Title: CONTRACTOR'S FLIGHT AND GROUND OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-06-22

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AFI10-220_AFMCSUP implements and extends AFI 10-220 and updates USAF guidance for compliance with DCMA INST 8210-1D. It covers Government Flight Representative responsibilities, waivers, crewmember briefings, training plans, flight evaluations, mishap response, and contractor operations surveys.

Applies to: It applies to all USAF flying activities with primary aircrew assigned or attached for flying and/or organizations with contracts that include DCMA INST 8210-1D.

Topics covered

  • Contractor flight operations
  • Contractor ground operations
  • Government Flight Representative responsibilities
  • Crewmember briefings
  • Contractor aircrew training plans
  • Flight evaluations
  • Mishap response plans
  • Contractor operations surveys

Questions and answers

What guidance are all Government Flight Representatives bound by?

All GFRs are bound by the guidance found in the latest version of DCMA Inst 8210-1. (paragraph 2)

What must contractor primary crewmembers have documented?

Contractor primary crewmembers and noncrewmembers (when required) embedded in a military unit shall have their flight evaluations documented on an AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification. (paragraph 2)

What must a crewmember briefing guide include?

Brief crewmembers from a guide that includes: call sign, fuel load, takeoff times, primary and alternate missions, crewmember coordination requirements, routes, ranges or restricted areas, communications procedures, recovery and landing procedures, weather conditions (to include weather watches, warnings, and advisories), training requirements, communications procedures, crew/cockpit resource management principles applicable to the sortie, specific mission/series aircraft differences (if required), and mission security. (paragraph 2)

Who approves training plans for reduced flight time availability for contractor aircrew embedded in AFMC flying organizations?

The approval authority for training plans for reduced flight time availability is the OG/CC for contractor aircrew embedded in AFMC flying organizations. (paragraph 2)

Who approves End-Of-Half deficiencies for contractor aircrew embedded in USAF flying organizations?

The approval authority for End-Of-Half deficiencies is the OG/CC for contractor aircrew embedded to USAF flying organizations. (paragraph 2)

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