AFMAN11-402_AETCSUP — Aviation And Parachutist Service

AFMAN11-402_AETCSUP governs Air Force aviation and parachutist service programs, ratings, badges, and flying evaluation processes.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-402_AETCSUP
  • Title: AVIATION AND PARACHUTIST SERVICE
  • Date: 2021-04-07

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The publication covers aviation service codes, parachutist badges, aviation resource management data, and Flying Evaluation Boards. It requires compliance with tiered requirements and establishes rules for aviation service, qualification, suspension, and badge eligibility.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all AETC units.

Topics covered

  • Aviation service codes
  • Parachutist badges
  • Flying status
  • Aviation service eligibility
  • Flying Evaluation Boards
  • Active-Pipeline

Questions and answers

What is the X flying status code for active-pipeline personnel?

An undergraduate flying training graduate from the date of graduation from pilot, combat systems officer, air battle manager, observer training, or Undergraduate RPA Training graduate selected to return to formal training unit aircraft qualification. (paragraph 33-360)

What time counts toward aviation service?

Aviation service includes both active and reserve time. Non-rated crewmember duty only includes time performed in aviation service code ā€œ9Dā€. (paragraph 6)

Do non-military jumps count toward individual total jumps?

Do not count non-military jumps toward individual total jumps.

Are awarded parachutist badges permanent?

All awarded parachutists badges are permanent unless revoked. (paragraph 8)

What happens when a member is suspended from aviation service?

When suspended from aviation service, the member is not authorized to perform inflight or ground-based radar duties. (paragraph 1-2)

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