AFI11-2KC-135V1_MCCONNELLAFBSUP — Kc-135 Aircrew Training

AFI11-2KC-135V1_MCCONNELLAFBSUP governs KC-135 aircrew training policy for safely accomplishing worldwide mobility missions.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-2KC-135V1_MCCONNELLAFBSUP
  • Title: KC-135 AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2023-09-12

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The publication covers qualification, mission certification, navigator training, continuation training, mobility training, and simulator events. It requires training and requalification before mission-ready status, with specified currency, certification, and waiver conditions.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Air Mobility Command (AMC)-gained Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) KC-135 units unless specifically exempted (Pacific Air Force (PACAF)-gained for two ANG units).

Topics covered

  • KC-135 aircrew qualification
  • Mission certification training
  • Navigator training
  • Aircrew continuation training
  • Mobility training
  • Simulator training events
  • Flight surgeon training

Questions and answers

When must KC-135 crewmembers complete initial or requalification training?

All crewmembers will complete initial/re-qualification training prior to becoming mission ready (MR). (paragraph 4)

What are the requirements for dual qualification in different MDS aircraft?

Crewmembers will attend a formal initial qualification course for dual qualification in different MDS aircraft. Crewmembers maintaining dual qualification in different model aircraft will, as a minimum, maintain FTL A currency requirements in each aircraft (N/A for senior officers; see paragraph 2.7). (paragraph 7)

Can senior officer SOC graduates fly unsupervised in a primary crew position?

Senior Officer Course (SOC) graduates will be assigned FTL E for continuation training purposes and will not fly unsupervised in a primary crew position (see paragraph 4.3.2.5). (paragraph 1)

What must flight surgeons complete after more than 180 days between sorties?

Flight Surgeons that exceed 180 days between sorties require completion of emergency egress training (non-ejection) with a certified aircrew instructor prior to the next flight, completion of the online Flight Surgeon Qualification Exam (https://afms.csd.disa.mil/kc/login/login.asp), and compliance with local qualification guidance. (paragraph 1)

How is proration of training requirements calculated?

Use this formula to determine training requirements at the end of the training cycle: number of months available times the event volume divided by the number of months in the training period. Round down to the nearest whole number, but not less than 1 (e.g. 5.6 rounds to 5). (paragraph 1)

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