EIELSONAFBI11-401 — Aviation Management

EIELSONAFBI11-401 governs policies and procedures for 354th Fighter Wing orientation flights at Eielson Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: EIELSONAFBI11-401
  • Title: AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-08-08

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The publication covers flight priorities, scheduling, authorized personnel, nominations, aeronautical orders, and qualification requirements. It requires coordination, approvals, training, documentation, and limits certain personnel to one orientation flight every five years.

Applies to: This publication applies to USAF active-duty units and individuals attached to or assigned to the 354 FW at Eielson AFB, including personnel, including Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve (AFRES) personnel, under 354 FW control (e.g., ADCON, TACON, OPCON).

Topics covered

  • Orientation flight priorities
  • Distinguished visitor flights
  • Group nominations
  • Aeronautical orders
  • Authorized AFSCs
  • Orientation flight scheduling

Questions and answers

How far in advance should the orientation flight approval process begin?

The approval process should begin six weeks prior to the scheduled flight due to PACAF approval requirements (in some cases) that are due one month prior to the flight. (paragraph 11-401)

When must wing-level orientation flight names be provided for scheduling?

354 FW Wing Staff will provide names of Group Commanders, Deputy Group Commanders, Squadron Commanders, Directors of Operations, Group Senior Enlisted Leaders and Annual Award Winners to 354 OSS/OSOT for scheduling by 28 February (and updated as required on 1 June) of each year. (paragraph 11-401)

How often are other authorized AFSCs allowed an orientation flight?

Airmen directly associated with fighter sortie generation and employment (listed below) are authorized one orientation flight every 5 years while assigned to Eielson AFB without additional approval by the wing commander. (paragraph 11-401)

What authorization applies to current and qualified assigned aircrew?

Current and qualified 354 FW assigned Aircrew, ABMs and WDs are authorized unlimited orientation sorties. (paragraph 11-401)

When are Mondays designated as flying days for personnel on Aeronautical Orders?

Mondays are designated flying days for personnel on Aeronautical Orders. (paragraph 11-401)

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