Mobility Air Force Aircrew Flight Training Requirements Validation Through the Use of Line Oriented Safety Audit Data
Abstract
The AF Audit Agency highlighted that Mobility Air Forces aircrew flight training requirements are not necessarily quantifiably determined. Although AMC does have a process in which they adjust flight training requirements, it is predominantly qualitative. The primary process for adjusting training requirements relies on input from the line units and aircrew check ride trends. However, in the recent past, there have been very minimal check ride trends present, making this source of input into the process potentially nonviable. To provide more viable data, this study will analyze data collected during Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA) during real-world missions to assess whether or not current aircrew flying training requirements are at appropriate levels. Ensuring aircrew are trained at the appropriate level is critical in today's fiscally constrained environment. It is important that the MAF does not overtrain to ensure responsible spending, but it is just as important that aircrew are not undertrained to ensure proficiency and safety. A lack of proficiency could result in a catastrophic mishap, loss of life, and the loss of multi-million dollar aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1055421
Entities
People
- J. Davis
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology