Chapter 7. Flight Crewmember Designations, Qualifications, and Training Flashcards
Requirements to be an Aircraft Commander
To be designated an Aircraft Commander (AC), an aviator must demonstrate, to a high degree, the ability to exercise judgment, flight discipline and aircrew supervision, including the use of Crew Resource Management principles.
The member must also demonstrate knowledge in this Manual, current Directives, including unit, district, and Commandant Instructions, pertinent technical data and publications concerning aircraft operations, application of operations and communications plans, and operations over the High Seas.
For initial AC designation in aircraft type and model, the member shall:
- Be recommended for the AC designation by the unit Operations Officer.
- Fulfill, to a more advanced degree, all requirements for FP designation.
- For all fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft, have at least 250 hours in fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft.
- For multi-piloted fixed-wing aircraft, have not less than 900 total pilot hours in military aircraft (excluding 3rd pilot time), of which at least 250 hours is in fixed-wing aircraft.
- Complete a written closed-book examination promulgated by the applicable ATC Mobile Training Division.
- Pass a designation standardization check flight with a unit or ATC Mobile Flight Examiner.
- Complete an oral exam that focuses on the practical application of the knowledge requirements for AC designation. Special emphasis will be placed on evaluating the candidate’s judgment and maturity during this exam.
Requirements for Advanced SAR Qualification
The Advanced SAR qualification authorizes a pilot to act as pilot-in-command for SAR missions. The Advanced SAR qualification signifies knowledge of aircraft SAR procedures and limitations, and of the policies and procedures contained in the U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR) COMDTINST M16130.2 (series). The Advanced SAR qualification is specific to aircraft type and model.
Prerequisites for Advanced SAR Qualification. Prior to beginning the advanced SAR syllabus, a pilot shall be basic SAR qualified and complete the Search Coordination And Execution (SC&E) course offered by the National SAR School, or an approved online training course.
Prior to receiving the qualification, the pilot must be designated a First Pilot or higher. The pilot must complete an oral exam on the practical application of Advanced SAR knowledge requirements. Special emphasis will be placed on evaluating the candidate’s judgment and maturity during this exam. The candidate shall demonstrate, to a high degree, the ability to carry out all types of SAR missions including duty as onscene coordinator, as appropriate for type and model.
Requirements to Maintain Advanced SAR Qualification. Each pilot shall have completed a SAR Procedures Check within the preceding 12 calendar months. Expiration is at the end of the calendar month and may be extended to the end of the 15th calendar month with Commanding Officer approval.
Complete the SAR tasks on a recurrent training syllabus at least once per semi-annual period. Train in an offshore environment if possible.
Complete the requirements in Table 7-4 each semi-annual period.
