Block 1: Chapter 3-Career Aviators Flashcards
What are the 5 types of aviation service members?
Pilot, navigator/combat systems operator, observer, flight surgeon, and air battle manager
What is a rated member?
Commissioned officers that have been awarded a USAF aeronautical rating upon completion of UFT
Which aviation service member assist astronauts in space?
Observer
Which aviation service member plan, organize, and direct air and ground war operations?
Air Battle Manager
What are Career Enlisted Aviators?
Enlisted members who are qualified for aviation career status which means they have a duty to fly and will be assigned a duty Air a force Specialty Code.
Which CEA is responsible for engine and aircraft systems controls, panels, devices, and indicators?
Flight Engineer
Which CEA is responsible for passenger and cargo configuration?
Loadmasters
Who enacted incentive pay?
Congress
What is an API code?
Aircrew Position Indicator. One digit numerical manpower code that identifies a members flying position.
What is the API code for a flight surgeon?
5
What is the API code for a Navigator/CSO?
2
What is the API code for an Air Battle Manager?
9
What is an Operational Support Member?
Officer or enlisted. Non-aircrew personnel whose primary full-time responsibility does not require flying.
Provide two examples of Non-Rated Aircrew members.
Flight nurse and Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer
What is the difference between FACS and API codes?
FACS define the aviators actual flying activity.
What AFSC prefix is given to an evaluator?
Q
What is a Flying Activity Code?
A one digit numeric code used within operations to give detailed information about the rated members flying activity.
Provide two examples of Operational Support Members.
Combat Camera and Fuel Specialist
Define rated.
Commissioned officers that have been that have been awarded a USAF aeronautical rating upon completion of UFT training.
Which rated member is also referred to as Mission Specialists?
Observer
In the aircraft what are some of the Flight Surgeons duties?
Observe techniques and problems of flying
Observe the functions and suitability of aeronautical and ppe
Observe the performance and demands of flying upon flying personnel
What AFSC is assigned to CEAs-Career Enlisted Aviators?
1AXXX or 1UXXX
In which AFI would you find information about Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical ratings and badges?
AFI 11-402
What does a pilot have to complete before becoming a rated aircrew member?
Undergraduate Pilot Training or Undergraduate Helicopter Training
Who directs and plots the movement of an aircraft from with in the aircraft?
Navigator/Combat Systems Operator
What API code is for staff or supervisory positions at the wing level and below whose responsibilities do not involve flying?
API 3
What API code is given to staff or supervisory positions at the wing level and below and are required to actively fly?
API 6
Who is in API 8?
Staff or supervisory position above wing level and are required to actively fly.
What AFI will you find API codes?
AFI 11-401
What are examples of Career Enlisted Aviators (CEA)?
In-flight refueling operator Flight Engineer Flight Attendant Aircraft Loadmasters Airborne Cryptologic Linguist Remotely Piloted Aircraft
What are examples of Rated Aircrew members?
Pilot Navigator Observer Flight Surgeon Air Battle Manager Remotely Piloted Aircraft
Who will render suggestions and corrective actions on airspeed, temperature and engine thrust of the aircraft to the pilot?
Flight engineer
Who is in API 7?
USAF officers assigned to active flying duties in other than USAF units.
What is a Flying Activity Code?
One-digit numeric/alphabetic code used within operations to give information about the member’s flying activity.
What FAC identifies rated officers in positions not associated with formal flying training?
FAC 1 Force
What is FAC 7?
Inactive, rated officers in an inactive status .
What code identifies instructors, supervisors and students in positions assigned to fly or instruct in trainer type aircraft at formal training units?
FAC 2 Training
What is included in FAC3?
Operational Supervisor-identifies officers not associated with formal flying training. They are active flyers.
CEAs placed in inactive status are placed in what FAC?
FACG
What is included in FAC B Training?
Instructors, supervisors and students, assigned to fly or instruct coded aircraft or training aircraft assigned to formal training units or equivalents.
What FAC are CEAs put into if they are not associated with formal flying training?
FAC A
What is included in FAC C?
Operational supervisor- CEAs in a supervisory position not associated with formal flying training that actively flies.
Where are aircrew members listed?
Crew composition
Who are career aviators?
Rated aircrew members and Career Enlisted Aviators
Which rated aircrew member attends undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft training?
RPA
Who is in API Z?
Enlisted personnel not assigned to CEA duties and all non-CEA enlisted aviators.
What API code is assigned to CEAs assigned to active flying duties in other than USAF units?
API G
Who is assigned to API C?
Staff or supervisory at wing level and below. Not required to fly.
Which API code is used for positions that are used for for flying?
API A
Which API code is assigned to staff or supervisory positions at wing level and below that require the members to actively fly?
API B
Who is in API E?
Staff or supervisory positions above wing level. Not required to fly.
What API code is assigned to staff or supervisory positions above the wing level that require the CEA to actively fly?
API D
What Duty Air Force Specialty code is give to Non-career aviators that include both non-rated officer and non-CEA enlisted aircrew members?
X-basic aircrew
K-instructor
Q-evaluator
What are some examples of Non-CEA?
Aeromedical Technician
Radio Frequency Transmission System Specialist
How long are operational support members authorized flight status?
No more than 1 month at a time
