DAFMAN11-401_AETCSUP — Aviation Management

DAFMAN11-401_AETCSUP governs procedures for managing Air Force flying resources and administering aircrew flight management programs.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN11-401_AETCSUP
  • Title: AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2023-06-06

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It addresses flying time, aircrew flight data, qualification, approval to log flight time, and AF Form 3520 records. The publication requires specific flight-time entries, approvals, remarks, and form maintenance.

Applies to: This supplement applies to civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, including commanders (CC), operations supervisors, and aircrews assigned or attached to Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for flying.

Topics covered

  • Flying time entries
  • AFTO Form 781 approvals
  • Crew position codes
  • AF Form 3520 flight activity records
  • SARM office forms
  • Aircrew qualification

Questions and answers

What flight time must operational support flyers log for hazardous duty incentive pay?

Operational support flyers must log primary time to meet the requirement for hazardous duty incentive pay. (paragraph 4)

What time do operational support flyers log when they are not performing primary duties?

When not performing primary duties, they will log other time. (paragraph 4)

When can operational support medical technicians log primary time?

Operational Support medical technicians on aeronautical orders will only log primary time when performing inflight medical assistance to actual patients. (paragraph 4)

What approval do non-interference flyers need to log flying time?

Non-interference flyers (other than flying unit commanders) must receive AF/ACTF approval to log flying time on AFTO Form 781 and enter data into ARMS. (paragraph 5)

What crew position code do rated officers and career enlisted aviators log for inflight non-crew duties?

Rated officers and career enlisted aviators will log second character crew position ā€œZā€ when tasked to perform inflight non-crew duties (e.g., safety observer). (paragraph 6)

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