AFI11-102 — Flying Hour Program Management

AFI11-102 governs Air Force flying hour program management and the methodology for determining minimum flying hour requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-102
  • Title: FLYING HOUR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2020-12-08

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It establishes the Air Force single flying hour model and addresses requirements-based peacetime training, aircrew readiness, and mission support. It sets mandatory compliance requirements, exceptions to the model, and waiver procedures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Air Force flying hour program
  • Single flying hour model
  • Flying hour requirements
  • Aircrew training
  • MAJCOM flying hour programs
  • Formal training units
  • Flying hour model exceptions

Questions and answers

How must MAJCOM flying hour programs be managed?

MAJCOMs ensure FHPs are auditable and defendable.

What are Air Force flying hour programs based on?

The model-driven requirements provide the foundation for the peacetime training program and are used in programming; however, the final budgeted flying hour program may not be equal to the minimum requirement based on corporate structure decisions made during the programming and budgeting processes.

Do AETC and formal training units use the Air Force single flying hour model?

AETC and formal training units do not use the Air Force single flying hour model described in this instruction.

What drives flying hours for undergraduate and graduate formal training programs?

Flying hours for undergraduate and graduate formal training programs are driven principally by throughput and other support requirement factors.

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