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MX Discipline
1.5.1
Personnel Responsibilities:
May-Recommended step
Should-Recommended step
Will-Future mandatory step or requirement
Shall-Mandatory step or requirement
TO's Compliance waivers may be authorized during
1.8
Combat
Emergency war orders
Natural disasters/ground emergencies
High priority unscheduled missions
TO Deficiency Reporting
1.6.2.1
AFTO Form 22 prescribed in TO 00-5-1
Supervisors review forms prior to submission to QA
QA reviews forms at base level
MAJCOMs review and forward to depot
AFMC depots are final reviewing authority
Personnel Responsibilities Regarding TO's
1.6.1. Units/Supervisors will:
Strictly enforce adherence to and compliance with TOs and supplements.
Establish and manage TOs and supplements IAW TO 00-5-1, AF Technical Order System
Establish procedures for shipping TOs, E-Tools, and support equipment associated with E-Tools to support mobility requirements.
Ensure all authorized technical data variances are kept with aircraft/equipment historical records until no longer applicable.


1.6.2. All personnel will:
Recommend improvements or corrections for TO deficiencies IAW TO 00-5-1. The AFTO IMT 22 prescribed in TO 00-5-1 may be submitted as an attachment to an e-
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mail to report problems of a TO. Official TO updates are the only valid authority for correcting a technical deficiency and implementing change.
Continually assess the currency, adequacy, availability and condition of their TOs and supplements and be familiar with ETIMS, as they will use ETIMS to view eTOs in ETIMS eTO libraries.
Ensure waivers to, deviations from, or additional technical data procedures are issued using approved official communication methods (e.g., signed letter, organizational E-mail, AMHS message or authorized automated TO 00-25-107 technical assistance request system, or applicable guidance from ALC). Ensure all authorized technical data variances are kept with aircraft/equipment historical records until no longer applicable.
TCTO's
Used to accomplish One-Time Inspection (OTI), modification, or impose temporary restrictions on equipment
Hangar Queen Program
14.22
Ensures fleet remains healthy
All possible management actions are carried out so aircraft do not remain inoperative for extended periods

Category 1—Aircraft that have not flown for 30-59 consecutive days

Category 2—Aircraft that have not flown for 60-89 consecutive days

Category 3—Aircraft that have not flown for 90 or more consecutive days
Various levels of supervision/MXG leadership become involved to ensure appropriate steps are taken to get the aircraft airborne again

Status briefed daily
FOD Program Objective and Terms
14
Eliminate potential sources of FOD
FOD- Foreign Object-object that is alien to the system
FOD-Foreign Object Damage- damage done to a component or system by that foreign object
FOD Program Responsibilities
14
MAJCOM:
Develop training programs
Establish Reporting Procedures

BASE:
WG/CV ensures effective program is established
All personnel will comply with FOD prevention
Training for personnel
Polcies for wearing of hats, line badges, etc.
Wing CV assigns FOD monitor
Normally in QA
Investigates FOD incidents
Inspects facilities/hangar areas
Informs wing agencies of FOD hazards
Wing FOD Prevention Committee
14
Ensures FOD program is sound/meeting unit needs
Meets monthly/quarterly
ID negative trends, recognize contributors
Lost tools
FOD prevention equipment
status
FOD Prevention Practices
14
Prevention is everyone’s responsibility
Perform all maintenance/tasks IAW TOs
Account for all tools/equipment
Publicity is key element
FOD training is mandatory for MX personnel
FOD Investigation Reporting
14
MOC/QA notified
Acft sustaining FOD from an unknown cause will be considered for impoundment
Reported IAW AFI 91-204
Two classifications of FOD:
Preventable
Non-preventable
FOD incidents reported to MAJCOM within 24 hours
DOP Program Objective
14.11
Eliminate sources of dropped objects
Dropped Object – Anything that falls off the aircraft from engine start to shutdown
Ensure all people are properly trained in effective ways to eliminate dropped objects
DOP Program Responsibilities
All units that fly, service, or maintain must have DOP program
MAJCOM
OPR for all dropped object field inquiries
Base
Wing CV serves as DOP prevention manager
Appoints Wing DOP Monitor, typically in QA
Normally same person as FOD Monitor
Develops training standards
Investigates all dropped objects
DOP Program Training
14.11
Commanders ensure all receive adequate DOP training
Flightline
Backshops
Phase docks
DOP monitor identifies/develops training standards
DOP Program Prevention
14.11.1.3
Begins anytime a door is opened or panel is removed
Hardware inspected
Areas inspected after maintenance
DOP Program Investigation
14.11.1.4
DOP monitors investigate each incident
Determine cause/corrective action
Deficiency report submitted when required
DOP Program Reporting
14.11.1.5
Initial report made to MAJCOM
Use AFI 10-206, Operational Reporting if it involves:
Casualties
Property damage
Adverse Publicity
Notify wing safety
Follow up formal report to MAJCOM within 3 duty days of occurrence
Wing DOP monitor maintains report for 24 months
Aircraft Logistics Status Reporting
8.16
Maintenance Status Stops
Scheduled / Unscheduled Maintenance
Maintenance completed IAW T.O.
All ground checks are c/w Ops checks – when all ground checks are finished leading to in-flight checks
Lack of parts limits mission
If an FCF is required, IAW T.O. 1-1-300, -6 inspection cards, maintenance will not stop until FCF is accomplished
FCF is part of a maintenance action
MX Operations Squadron-MOS / CC will be a Maintenance Officer
Responsible to MXG/CC for:
6
Administrative
Analysis
Training Management
Programs and Resources
QA assigned to MOS, works directly for the MXG/CC
MOS
Comprised of the following:
6.1
Maintenance Operations Flight (MOF)
Maintenance Training Flight (MTF)
Programs and Resources Flight
MOF
6.2
Central agency for managing the health of the fleet
Comprised of:
Maintenance Operation Center
Engine Management
Maintenance Supply Liaison
Plans Scheduling & Documentation
Maintenance Data Systems Analysis
NOTE: MOF/CC (MOO) manages the day-to-day ops, and managing a/c fleet health
Maintenance Operations Center (MOC)
6.2.2
Monitors / coordinates sorties and maintenance production
Coordinates with AMU to prioritize limited resources (e.g. Fuels, POL, Wash rack, Back shop Specs)
Assumes increased responsibility during simulated / actual contingency ops
Maintains Status / Generation Boards
Publish local radio call signs for Maintenance
Ensures status properly reported and maintained on transient / assigned aircraft
Requests support to include emergency services
Must be qualified in at least one weapons system
The MOC senior coordinator or representative will attend the daily production/scheduling meeting.
Engine Management (EM) Section
6.2.3
Monitors
Engine removals and replacements
Component tracking
Engine TCTOs and TCIs
Engine records in MIS
CEMS
GIMMS
Located in the propulsion flight and performs engine manager duties
Attends the daily production meeting and coordinates with PS&D and the Propulsion Flight on engine and component maintenance, TCIs, SIs, TCTOs and modifications.
Engine Management (EM) Section
6.2.3
Provides Time Compliance Inspection (TCI) information to propulsion flight and AMU for engine and component CANN actions
Conducts annual Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) within group functional areas to evaluate unit’s ability to deploy IAW Design Operational Capabilities (DOC)
Develops and coordinates commercial contracts
Maintains and updates historical documents on:
Assigned engines
Assigned modules
Major assemblies
Verifies engine total time versus:
Aircraft total time
Flying hours
Manual cycles
Maintenance Supply Liaison Section (MSL)
6.2.4
Monitors overall maintenance / supply interface
Advises maintenance leaders
Identifies supply related training needs
Provides guidance on:
Supply management
Precious metals
Shelf-life management
Warranted parts management
DIFM management
Bench Stocks
Operating Stocks and Shop Stocks
Assists in preparing and submitting change requests for Readiness Spare Package (RSP) authorizations
Conducts annual surveillance visits
Solicits / consolidates inputs to initiate a QRL
Assists with purchase card holder administration
Plans, Scheduling & Documentation Section
6.2.5 and Chap. 7
Coordinates aircraft maintenance requirements between:
Maintenance
Operations
External agencies
CAF – Schedulers usually reside in the MOF & AMU
MAF – Schedulers usually assigned to MOF PS&D Section
Ensures Operational Planning Cycle are met
Wing Flying Hour Program (Ref 7.4 Pg 173)
Flying / Maintenance Planning Cycles
Quarterly, Monthly, & Weekly
Chairs the wing scheduling meetings
Develops written procedures for flying hours accounting
Weekly schedule is the final contract between Maintenance & Ops for deviation reporting
PS&D Section
6.2.5 and Chap. 7
Builds, coordinates, publishes, and distributes an integrated aircraft schedule
Manages transfer / depot programs
Develops procedures for Aircraft Document Reviews (ADR)
Doc Reviews are conducted every 60 days if you are using the automated 781 Series Form
Chairs the TCTO Planning Meeting
PS&D
Chap.7
Administers TCTO program
Three readily identifiable TCTOs
► Immediate
► Urgent (1-10 days to accomplish)
► Routine Action (11 – 540 days to c / w)
Performs the AVDO functions
Develops AF Forms 2406/2407/2408/2409/2410
AF Form 2407 is used to change a flying schedule
PS&D Section
Other Forms used to construct the weekly schedule:
AF Form 2402 – Weekly Equipment Utilization and Maintenance Schedule
AF Form 2403 – Weekly Aircraft Utilization/Maintenance Schedule
AF Form 2436 – Weekly/Daily Utilization Schedule
Maintenance Management Analysis
6.2.6
Track, analyze and report to senior managers on unit performance
Investigates Problems
Equipment / Mission Analysis
Analytical Studies
Maintenance Analysis Referrals
Base Repair Program
Recommends Corrective Actions
Deficiency Analysts
6.2.6.17.2
Serves dual role
Provides analytical support to the squadrons and maintenance managers
Provides technical expertise for the maintenance data systems analysis section
Will be a 5 or 7-level Crew Chief, Back shop or F / L Avionics, or JET tech.
Maintenance Management Analysis
Manages MIS
Ensures completion & accuracy of data thru Data Integrity Team / Group
DBM (Data Base Management)
Deployed MMA- obtain connection for MIS, police Flight / Mx deployed data
Assign work center mnemonics / user IDs
Analyze unit and wpns system performance
DATA INTEGRITY TEAM
6.2.6.16.6
Membership
PS&D
MOC
MSL
COSO
EMB
Debrief
QA as needed
All members must be at least a 5-Level
Ensure Unit Has Complete/Accurate Information in MIS and Forms
ID and quantify unit documentation problems
ID and correct root cause for poor data integrity
Educate the unit on critical need for data integrity
Enforce data integrity
Functions of DIT
Run a maintenance action review background report for all work accomplished by squadron and by work center
Check work center utilization to verify that all required maintenance actions are being documented in CAMS/G081
Brief the MXG/CC at least monthly on the error rates and causes
Ensure automated AFTO Form 781A’s are being accurately documented by checking and comparing it with data documented in CAMS/GO81
Compare all "Not Reparable This Station" (NRTS) actions and turnarounds in CAMS/G081 with those in the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS)
Ensure each squadron’s error rate is tracked
MX Training Flight
6.3
Provides
Initial, recurring, advanced, proficiency qualification, or certification skills training
Provides Unit Training Managers (UTMs) ways to manage the enlisted specialty training program
Consists of:
Training Management Section
Development Section
Instructor Section
Single POC for all maintenance training matters, including outside agencies
Establishes procedures for controlling & maintaining visual information programs and equipment
Coordinates training requests from:
AF Engineering Tech Services (AFETS)
Contractor Engineering Tech Services (CETS)
Conducts monthly Status Of Training (SOT) briefings
Coordinates formal training requests
Publishes class schedule
Maintains / updates training information MIS
Serves as a liaison between aircraft maintenance AFSCs and base training office (MPF)
Ensures:
Special Certification Roster is loaded
Newcomer’s Orientation Program is developed
Ancillary Training Program is established
Programs and Resources Flight
6.4
Resource Advisor to the MXG/CC
Facilities - Who gets what?
Manning - Who goes where?
Resources
Dollar Distribution
Assists Government Purchase Card (GPC) holders
Conducts annual Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) within group functional areas to evaluate unit’s ability to deploy IAW Design Operational Capabilities (DOC)
Develops and coordinates commercial contracts
Operations and MX Planninc Cycle
7.3
Purpose:
Enable the orderly execution of wing flying hour program
Consistent with Operational requirements and MX capabilities
First Look Capability
7.4
MOF PS&D
Tasks Maintenance Data Systems Analysis to accomplish airframe, personnel, and facility Capabilities for each AMU NLT last workday of March
OSS Current Ops Flight
Consolidates into comprehensive package (broken down by OS) containing:
UTE rates (sorties/hours) per month
Sorties contracted/scheduled per day
Monthly scheduled sorties
Inspection dock capability
Forwards package to OG/MXG CC, WG/CC, & MAJCOM
Flying Hour Allocation
7.5.1,7.5.1.2
MOF PS&D and OSS/OSS Scheduling
Uses MAJCOM sends Baseline Allocation Message to provide the following planning factors to NLT 20 Aug:
Updated capabilities from MDSA
Required Flying Hours/Monthly estimated sorties/missions
Flying Hour Allocation _MX Supervision
7.5.2
NLT 1 Sep or within 10 working days after receipt of the planning factors, provide MOF PS&D, MOF CC, AMXS CC, OS and OSS Scheduling with the following factors:
# of Aircraft available by month (training considered)
Projected airframe capability statement
Forecast personnel capability training
# of supportable sorties each month
Attrition factor
Recommended block schedule pattern
Statement of limitations
Quarterly Planning
7.6
OS Ops Officer
Provides the following requirements to maintenance supervision/PS&D NLT 25 days before the beginning of the quarter:
Flying hours, UTE rates, & Alert requirements
Discusses requirements with maintenance supervision including airframe availability, at scheduling meeting before affected quarter
Quarterly Planning PS&D
7.6.1
Develops quarterly plan (current + next two months) to included:
Special missions
PDM schedules
HHQ commitments
Lateral command support requirements
Develops quarterly plan on AF IMT 2401, starts in October
Prioritizes as follows when resources are limited:
Alerts
HHQ directed missions
Training
Quarterly Planning OSS Current OPS/OG_MXG/CC
7.6.2
OSS current OPS
Combines, coordinates, & briefs quarterly plan
OG/MXG CC
Co-chairs meeting NLT 14 days before the next quarter
Approves quarterly plan
Monthly Planning OPS Requirements
7.7.1
Ops Officer provides AMU Supervision/PS&D with Ops requirements for next month
Ops requirements are provided at the first weekly scheduling meeting of the preceding month
Monthly Planning MX Requirements
7.7.5.13-7.7.5.13.7
Coordinate with base agencies to ensure requirements can be met including:
Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)
Supply, Food Services, & Fire Department
Security Forces, & Civil Engineering
Airfield Operations
Attrition: define as reduction or loss of sorties/hours
Occurs due to certain factors including:
Air aborts
MX failure during flight
Sympathy ?
Monthly Planning MX Requirements
7.5.2.5
Attrition Rate/Factor
Projected monthly attrition % based on historic data
Developed by MX Analysis IAW MAJCOM directives
Used by PS&D/Ops, added to monthly contract, determines # of sorties to schedule, & aides contract fulfillment
Proposed Monthly Schedule
7.7.3
Development and publication is mandatory
Includes MX, Ops, & support schedules
Discussed, agreed upon, & signed by MX/Ops Group CC
Approved by Wing CC at third weekly scheduling meeting at which Ops/MX make presentations

Wing CC scheduling
Ops presentation includes:
Past accomplishments, Status of flying goals
Problems encountered and detailed needs for next month
Weekly Schedule
7.8
Final refinement to monthly plan
Uses quarterly and monthly plans as guides
Combination of operational utilization schedule and maintenance plan
Weekly Schedule OPS Responsibilities
7.8.1-7.8.1.2
Provide AMU with the following operational requirements NLT 2 workdays before the weekly schedule meeting:
Take-off & landing times, and sortie durations
Aircraft configuration requirements
7.8.1.4_7.8.1.11
Operational requirements:
Fuel loads
Special or peculiar mission support equipment, (chaff, flares)
Alert/Special requirements
Exercise vulnerability
Deployments, Off-base sorties, &On equipment training requirements
Weekly Schedule PS&D Responsibilities
7.8.3
Build weekly schedule which includes:
Sortie sequence numbers, tail numbers (except TACC tasked units), takeoff and landing times, configurations, and special equipment requirements
Spare aircraft requirements (min only)
Scheduled maintenance actions
Building weekly schedule including:
List maintenance/scheduling meetings
Wash rack use (shared resources)
On-equipment training requirements
Support Equipment inspections/scheduled by type, serial number or ID
A list of new or revised publications
Weekly OPS and MX Review
7.8
Prior to the weekly meeting
Discuss the weekly requirements for both Operations and Maintenance
Discuss attrition
MOF PS&D compiles schedule for wing commanders signatures
Weekly Scheduling Meeting
7.8
Ops/Mx
At the weekly scheduling meeting evaluate the past week's accomplishments (to include flying and MSE) and negotiate/approve refinements to the coming week's schedule
Plan is Signed (mandatory signatures)
Operations Group Commander (OPS GP/CC)
Maintenance Group Commander (MXG GP/CC)
Wing Commander (WG/CC)
Publishing and Distributing Weekly Schedule
7.8
PS&D publishes/distributes schedule to appropriate activities/workcenters
NLT (1200 hrs) Friday prior to effective week
Schedule is final planning guide for both operations/maintenance
Schedule is basis for deviation reporting
Deviations
7.8.2
Coordinated changes do not negate reporting deviations IAW Lead Command guidance.
Daily Scheduling/Production Meetings
7.9
PS&D participates in daily meetings in which the following items are discussed:
Remaining flying activity for the current day
Verify aircraft & equipment status for next day & establish priorities for next day's flying activities
Establish scheduled/unscheduled MX reqs & address any required schedule changes
7.8
MXG GP/CC decides which work centers attend
Schedule changes must be documented on AF Form 2407, “Weekly/Daily Flying Schedule Coordination”
AMXS MX Ops Officer/Superintendent must approve changes
Ops Officer must approved operations changes
AF Form 2407 originator obtains approval signatures and notify all affected agencies
Types of Changes
7.8.3.9
MAJCOMs will develop specific procedures to record and coordinate changes to the weekly schedule using an AF IMT 2407
Include minimum approval levels for approving changesto the weekly schedule
MX Requests
7.9.1.3
2407
May require Plans and Scheduling to include requests into next days schedule
Coordinate with affected shops to schedule specialist support
Shared Resources
Wash Rack
Corrosion Control
B-1 Stand
Tire
B-1 Stand- Off Equipment MX
Tire on FL- On-Equipment MX
Tire in Back Shop- Off- Equipment MX
ACFT Impoundment
MXG/CC appoints impound / release authorities
(MXG CC/CD or equivalent), as per AFI 21-101, Chap. 9

Impoundment Authority:
* Authorized to impound aircraft or equipment

* Appoints impound official

Impoundment Release Authority:
The MXG/CC and MXG/CD (or equivalents) have authority to release aircraft and equipment

Can be delegated in writing