1A9X1 Air Force
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Career Enlisted flyer incentive pay
Provides a monthly incentive pay based on the years of aviation service.
Basic Aircrew Badge
successful completion of IQT and 36 months
Senior Aircrew Badge
7 years of Aviation Service and a 5 skill level
What is a gate
total time performing operational flying procedures is measured
Chief Aircrew Badge
15 years of aviation service and a 7 level
First Gate
10 years and 72 months of OFDA
Types of change
Routine and Emergency
Evaluator Time
An evaluator logs this when performing flight evals
Operating weight
weight necessary to operate aircraft
Conditional Pay
After 25 years of service and must spend 4 hours a month to get CEFPI
Other Pay
logged when a crew member is on the flight authorization but not performing in flight duties.
Basic Weight
weight of the aircraft empty
Takeoff Weight
all weight before takeoff
SARM
Conducts the day to day updates of the ARMS system for the squadron
Basic Aircraft Qualified
has passed IQT knows basic duties but no individual duties
Air Force Reserve Command
Robins Georgia delivers a sovereign option for the U.S.
Air Combat Command
Langley Va primary provider of combat air power
Aviation Service Date
Effective date to perform flying duties as a career enlisted aviator
Mission Ready/Combat Mission Ready
Completed MQT and maintain qualifications
Pacific Air Forces
Hickam HI Commands U.S. forces from antarctic to arctic west coast of U.S. to East coast of Africa
(1)E-3A-1-1
Catagory
Non-mission Ready
Not qualified or current to perform
MQT
The training required to qualify crew members in an assigned position
No notice
Evaluation without notice, making sure you complete your tasks safely on a daily basis
what is included in the body of a T.O.
necessary information, concerned annotation, glossary, index
HARM
responsible for managing ARMS
Air National Guard
Pentagon D.C. has a dual mission it provides support statewide and can deploy federally
What forces compose a Combined Command
composed of two or more countries under an alliance, treaty, or bilateral agreement
Swashplate
translates pilots commands into motion of rotor blades
when a basic publication is superseded its supplements will...
stay is effect
what is the Tail boom
it houses the tail rotor drive shaft, gearboxes, and vertical pilon
what are the four parts of the rotor group
main rotorhead, main rotorblades, swashplate, and tail rotor assembly
three things that automatically make you non-mission ready
annual physical, ground egress, and physiological training
What is the Main rotorhead
common attach point of all blades
what does the tail rotor assembly do
it overcomes the effects of torque
what does the hydraulic system do
it uses fluid to operate components
What is the Flight Superintendent responsible for?
Responsible for the daily management of all personnel assigned to the flight
what is ARMS
a computer operated system that tracks continuation training
OPSEC
Controls information and observable actions about mission capabilities.
1UOX1
UAS sensor operator
1A0X1
in-flight refueling
1A9X1
Special Mission Aviation
1A8X2
Airborne Intelligence Surveillance Recon
1A8X1
Airborne Cryptological Language Analyst Specialist
1A6X1
Flight Attendant
Red X
vehicle is unsafe or unservicable
USAFE
Ramstein Germany directs air operations in Europe, Africa, and parts of the Asian theatre.
what is and Abbreviated T.O.
checklist
A formal change_________ any excisting _______ or_____
supercedes IMC EMC
What is reduced by using the total force concept
it reduces redundancies and eliminates outdated operations
2 ground requirements
open book and closed book tests
1A2X1
Aircraft Loadmaster
1A1X1
Flight Engineer
Q2
performed sufficiently but requires additional training
Change bar
text change
A_______ deletes or mods procedures that could involve public controversy or create adverse public opinion of the Air Force
IMC
Spot check
an evaluation of a specific area
Technical Order
covers aircraft specific information
Shading Screening
Diagram change
Red /
indicates that an unsatisfactory condition exists
Air mobility command
Scott IL provides airlift and air refueling and rapid air mobility
how often are qualifications done
every 17 months
1A3X1
Airborne Missions System Operator
Bold Face
critical information in your flight manual regarding safety
when a basic publication is rescinded, it's supplements are
rescinded
when posting supplements_______ the number or letter of the supplent
circle
Secondary Time
Performing in flight duties related to the aircrew specifically but not controlling the function
Pointing Hand
Illustration change
File all supplements __________ the basic publication
behind
781-A
Maintenance Discrepancy Form
781-F
Cover Page
781-H
heath and history
781-J
engine operatin time and aerospace time
781-k
Calendar
Air Force Policy Directive
regulates action of conduct
COCOM
organized geographically or functionally composed of two or more branches
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