AFI11-418 — Operations Supervision

AFI11-418 governs the responsibilities, requirements, procedures, and training for supervision of Air Force flying operations.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-418
  • Title: OPERATIONS SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2021-12-22

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It covers supervision structures, minimum supervision requirements, in-flight emergencies and safe recovery, and Supervisor of Flying guidance. It also addresses reduced and deployed operations, certification, currency, continuation training, and conference hotel procedures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG) (see paragraph 1.3 for specific details).

Topics covered

  • Flying operations supervision structure
  • Minimum flying unit supervision requirements
  • In-flight emergencies and safe recovery
  • Supervisor of Flying guidance
  • Reduced flying operations
  • Deployed operations
  • Continuation training
  • Conference hotel procedures

Questions and answers

Which attachment requires mandatory compliance under AFI11-418?

Compliance with Attachment 2 is mandatory.

Is compliance with Attachments 1 and 3 mandatory?

Compliance with Attachment 1 and Attachment 3 is not mandatory.

What training changes were added to AFI11-418?

Additions to Chapter 6 address new training requirements.

How must records generated under AFI11-418 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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