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MX Organization
5.1
MXS if less than 700
MXS = EMF and CMF

If more than 700, may establish 2 Squadrons
MXS = CMS and EMS
CMS/Component MX Squadron
Accessories, Avionics, Propulsion, TMDE
Accessories Flight
5.5
Electrical and Environmental (E&E) Section, Egress, Fuels Systems Section, Hydraulic Section
Avionics Flight
5.8
Comm/Nav Section, Sensors Section, EWS Section, GCS Section
Propulsion Flight
5.12
JEIM Section, Support/Supply Section, Accessory Section, Test Cell/Noise Suppression Section, SM Gas Turbine Engine Section
Accessories Flight >E&E Section (Electrical and Environmental)
5.5.2
Performs on/off equipment maintenance on the following aircraft systems and components
Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) (Stored in LN2 Carts)

Liquid Oxygen (LOX)

Gaseous Oxygen (GOX)

Air Conditioning
Accessories Flight > E&E Section (Electrical and Environmental)
Repairs, overhauls, tests, modifies and inspects electrical components and wiring harnesses
Maintains all aircraft batteries/charging units
Maintains, repairs, orders parts & keeps
historical records on these servicing carts:

Gaseous Oxygen

Nitrogen
Accessories Flight >Egress Section
5.5.3
Maintains Egress Systems, Components, and
Trainers
Provides Storage for Egress Explosive Items
Provides Egress Qualification Training
Ensures GITA (Grounded Instructional Training Aircraft) are explosive safe
Ensures all Static Display aircraft are
explosive safe by removing explosive devices
Accessories Flight> Fuels System Section
5.5.4
Repairs, Functionally Checks, & Inspects
Fuel Systems, Fuel Tanks, Hydrazine
systems, & Related Components
Provides Hydrazine Safety Training
As Required Forms Hydrazine Response
Teams
Performs Maintenance on AME Fuel tanks

Performs WRM tank maintenance/inspections
Provides equipment, tools, bench stock for
WRM Tank Build Up Training (TBU)
Meets Quarterly with MXG WRMO, Wing
WRM NCO & Military Training Flight
Assigned Personnel receive periodic physical
exams
Accessories Flight> Hydraulic Section
5.5.5
Maintains pneumatic, hydraulic, and
pneudraulic systems and components
Provides maintenance for support and test
equipment
Maintains hydraulic test stands, pumping
units and associated equipment
Local manufacture/testing of
hose assemblies and tubing
Pneudraulic maintenance on Munitions
handling equipment
Repair, overhaul and bench check of
hydraulic power components
Avionics Flight > Comm NAV Section
5.8.8
Performs off-equipment maintenance and/or CND screening on communication/navigation components and systems
Maintain the following components:
Radar altimeter
HF and UHF radios
IFF
ADF
TACAN
Cockpit Voice
Recorder
ELT
Secure voice
GPS
Avionics Flight> Sensors Section
5.8.12
Maintains off-equipment maintenance of sensor systems and associated support equipment
Maintains POD histories, and maintains the following components
Pave Penny
FLIR/DLIR
AVTR
IRADS
CTVS
LANTIRN
Avionics Flight> Electronic Warfare Section (EWS)
5.8.13
Performs on/off-equipment maintenance on aircraft EWS components
Verifies operation of installed RWR equipment
Stores and controls non-installed EA POD’s
Manages the POD CANN Program
Loads proper contingency and training configuration settings in ECM POD’s, Infrared countermeasures systems and RWR’s
Avionics Flight>Guidance Controls System (GCS)
5.8.10
Performs off-equipment maintenance on GCS to include:
Automatic Flight Controls
Attitude Heading Reference system (AHRS)
Inertial Nav System (INS)
Nav Computers
Maintains Compass and Stability Augmentation systems (SAS) Weapons Release Computer systems (WRCS) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)
Propulsion Flight
5.12
Maintains aircraft engine propulsion units, components and propellers
Some flight are supported from an ERRC (Engine Regional Repair Center)
Propulsion Flight>Jet, Turboprop, Turbo-shaft Engine Intermediate Maintenance Section (JEIM)
5.12.4
Stores, Builds up, Tears down, modifies and repairs engines/modules, QEC Kits and Test Components
Prepares Propulsion units for shipment
Ensures compliance and documentation of TCTO’s
Ensures use of CEMS products for all engines
Ensures an engine work folder is established during periodic inspection
Propulsion Flight> Supply Section(Support)
5.12.3
Monitors Bench Stock
Processes/Tracks Supply Transactions
Operate Tool Storage area
Propulsion Flight> Test Cell & Noise Suppression Section
5.12.5
Test engines to ensure quality of maintenance
Accomplish Engines Preservation
Ensures test cell components are calibrated on site if possible
Ensures HALON 1301 releases are reported
Propulsion Flight>Module/Accessory Repair Section
5.12.6
Operates/Maintains the Bearing Room
Repairs/Maintains fuel nozzles, fuel manifolds oil pumps, accessory housing, afterburners, thrust reversers, augmentors, engines components and modules
Propulsion Flight>
Small Gas Turbine Section
5.12.7
Repairs/Maintains small gas turbines used in aircraft (APU)
Operates small gas turbine engines and test stands
Propulsion Flight> Propeller Section
5.12.9
Repairs, builds up, tears down, modifies propellers, valve housings, pump housings and associated components
Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Flight
5.13
Consists of a
PMEL Lab
Production Control Section
Quality Program (QP) Section
TODO/TODA
TMDE Flight> PMEL Lab
5.13.2
Maintains, calibrates and certifies TMDE, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology
TMDE> PMEL
Includes work areas such as voltage, impedance, time/frequency, microwave, temperature, mechanical dimensional and optics
Performs in-lab and on site calibration and repair using Lab Equipment and TFCU and PATEC
TMDE Flight>Production Control Section
5.13.6
Consists of Customer Service, production scheduling and maintenance supply liaison
AFSC 2R1X1 Schedulers should be assigned
AFSC 2S0X1 Inventory Management Journeyman should also be assigned
Uses PAMS/MIS to maintain an accurate Master ID Listing, process equipment and provide current status
Customer Service establishes procedures for turn-in and pick-up of TMDE
TMDE Flight> Production Control Section
5.13.6
Production Scheduling balances incoming workload, manages and schedules TMDE TCTO’s
Schedules TMDE by first-in/first-out, based on 3 categories
Emergency
Mission essential
Routine
TMDE Flight>PMEL QA Section
5.13.5
Perform technical evaluations/reviews of TMDE production processes, products and services which assess equipment condition, process compliance, personnel proficiency and competency and the quality of training.
EMS/Equipment MX Squadron
5.1
Age Flight, Armament Flight, Fabrication Flight, Maintenance Flight, Munitions Flight
AGE Flight>Repair and Inspection
5.6
Major Maintenance on powered non-powered AGE
Perform TCTO’s
Perform AGE Op’s Checks
AGE Flight> Servicing,Pick-Up and Delivery
Ensures proper fuel/oil levels & other servicing requirements are met
Prepares AGE for deployments
Pick-up/Delivers AGE
AGE Flight>AGE Scheduling
5.6.2.2
Responsible for AGE Historical Documents
Prepares AGE Maintenance Plan
Schedules, controls and monitors TCTO's/TCI’s and OTI’s.
AGE Flight>
AGE Sub-Pools
Site for future dispatch, other than central AGE parking area
Based on Mission needs, facilities and base layout
Coordinated thru Base Airfield Manager
Armament Flight Normally consists of three sections
5.7
Maintenance, Alternate Mission Support (AME) and Support
When supporting more than one AMU, may be divided into more than one Combat Armament Support Team (CAST).
Armament Flight>MX Section
5.7.4
Performs off-equipment maintenance on armament systems, guns pylons, racks, launchers, and adapters.
Armament Flight>AME Section
5.7.5
Accounts for, stores and controls AME
Armament Flight>Armament Support Section
5.7.6
stores and maintains required tools and equipment: manages supply and bench stock functions.
Fabrication Flight>
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section
5.9/5.9.2
Manages Structural repair, corrosion control, composite repair, and low observable coatings
Provides inspection, damage evaluation, repair, manufacture and/or modification of metallic, composite, plastic components and related hardware associated with aircraft and support equipment.
Repairs Honeycomb Panels, Dome Antennas, Radomes, Metals Bonded, and Composite Materials
Designs and constructs special jigs and dies
Manufactures metal tubing, conduits, & cables.
Ensures facilities, equipment, and materials
are available to remove and treat corrosion
Ensures weekly/monthly wash and corrosion
schedules in the plans are met.
Fabrication Flight> Metals Tech Section
5.9.3
Inspect, repairs, manufactures, fabricates,
performs heat treating and welding
Test aircraft and equipment components, and tools
Ensures proper materials are selected for
local manufacture.
Fabrication Flight>Non-Destructive Inspection Section NDI
5.9.4
Determines structural integrity of aircraft, engines, specified components and AGE.
Performs Optical Dye-Penetrant magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current, and radiographic inspections.
NDI Personnel do NOT make serviceability determinations
“Findings are normally limited to a description
Example: the size, location, and type of defect discovered.
Operates the OAP Lab
Tracks OIL sample response times to ensure compliance.
Maintenance Flight>Repair & Reclamation Section (R&R)
5.10.2
Removes, replaces and rigs flight control surfaces/systems
Maintains landing gears, doors, and associated equipment beyond the capability of other activities.
Maintenance Flight>Repair & Reclamation Section (R&R)
5.10.2
If Required handles Towed Targets and airborne reel pods
May be required to perform Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Duties
Maintenance Flight > Wheel and Tire Section (W&T)
5.10.3
Manages build up, repair, test, and storage of wheel & tire components
Provide the capability to degrease/disassemble wheel components.
Inspects/Maintains safety equipment
May be required to perform CDDAR duties.
Maintenance Flight>Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Program
14.10
The Maintenance Group Commander is responsible for the base CDDAR program
Maintenance Flight will develop Wing CDDAR procedures
Rapid Removal
Hot Brakes
Off Base CDDAR.
Equipment
A list of all crash recovery equipment will be maintained
All equipment will be centrally located and stored in a manner that allows for rapid response
Inspect and operationally check all equipment quarterly.
Vehicles
General purpose radio-equipped truck
Aircraft tow tractor (Tug)
Crane
Flatbed tractor/trailer.
Maintenance Flight>Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Program
14.10
Training
All members must receive initial training provided through an AETC formal training course and ensure certification is documented in CAMS
Recurring training will be conducted every 12 months.
Exercises
Conduct crash recovery exercises at least annually
Involve all wing agencies
Simulate lifting of operational aircraft, attach and apply tension to the cables (Operational aircraft will never be lifted).
Demonstrate crash recovery equipment (Inflate lifting bags
Quality Assurance or the Wing Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) will evaluate each exercise.
MX Flight>Aircraft Inspection Section
5.10.4
Performs aircraft (Phase, Isochronal, Letter Check) inspections
Basic Flow
Pre-Dock
Look Phase
Fix Phase
QA
Ops Checks
Post-Doc
Maintenance Flight>Refurbishment Section
5.10.2
If established performs interior/exterior refurbishment of assigned aircraft
Optional alignment under Fabrication or Maintenance Sections
Ensures integrity of existing structure, coatings, and fabrics through repair or replacement
Ensures environmental compliance.
Maintenance Flight>Transient Aircraft Maintenance Section – formerly called (Transient Alert)
5.10.6
Recovers, services, inspects, and minor maintenance while launching/recovering transient aircraft
Recovers and delivers deceleration chutes
Takes Oil samples, performs cross servicing
Reports aircraft status to MOC
Completes reimbursement documentation
Uses base transient JCN register(AF 861)
Maintenance Stocks
All purchased with O&M Funds


All XB3 Items
Bench Stock
11.7
Maintenance purchases at time of delivery
Cannot be classified or critical items
Customer Organization Id’s items required, and recommended levels
3 demands in 90 days = bench stock addition
Maximum bin quantity is 200%
Prepares and takes care of any shadow boards
Provides adequate storage facilities, including bins for bench stock.
MX Responsiblities - Owning Work Center
Appoint bench stock monitor
Flag when less than 50%
Safeguard/restrict access to stock
Monitor shelf life assets/issue FIFO
Bench Stock
_LRS Responsibilities
Conducts weekly walk thru, replenishes flagged bins only

If customer inputs routine bench stock thru remote terminal (In workcenter) LRS waives weekly walk thru

Conducts monthly inventory of BS, replenishes bins at or below 50% levels.

Delivers bench stock

Installs, updates and maintains placards identifying bins
Bench Stock Reviews
Review items authorized on bench stock using supply management products

M-04 used for monthly reviews
Add/delete items
Not used for 180 days may be deleted

S-04 Organization Bench Stock Listing
Summary of authorized bench stock
Quick reference for item location
Shop Stock (bulk items)
11.9
Maintain for day to day operations
Monitor to prevent materials from becoming excessive or outdated
Shop stock items include:
Gas Cylinders
Sheet Metal
Plastic
Electrical Wire
Fabric
Random lengths of bar stock.
Shop Stock
11.9
Similar items not normally included in bench stock and not entirely consumed at one time
Clearly identify as Shop Stock
NSN
PN
Unit of Issue
Shelf Life (If applicable)
Operating Stock
11.10
Includes
Connector Dust Covers
Hydraulic Line Caps/Plugs
Similar items that are normally recovered after use, then re-used
Store near/adjacent to bench stock
Do not mix with bench stock
Monitor to prevent excessive/outdated amounts
Clearly identify as Operating Stock.
Work Order Residue
Expendable bit/piece items left over from TCTOs, maintenance work orders or bench stock deletions
Not re-supplied once consumed
Store near/adjacent to bench stock
Do not mix with bench stock
Ensure excesses are turned into supply
Clearly identified as Work Order Residue.
Possible Maintenance Stocks Problems
Funding – lots of $ tied up
Theft – some items work on Privately Owned Vehicles (POV), or in the home
Hoarding/Rat-holing (Scrounge)
Bin Label Content (Wal-mart syndrome)
All bins must be kept neat and properly labeled.
Waste Buster Program
Program to expedite turn-in of unneeded XB3 Items
Effective utilization/reutilization of government owned material to fullest extent
No longer throw away XB3 or scrap, only trash
Workcenters provide appropriately marked turn-in bins – determined locally
Serviceable, Identified Material
Items tagged with yellow serviceable tag (DD 1574)
Identifies
Noun
NSN
PN
Organization Shop Code
Name of Inspector
Serviceable, Not Identified
Items tagged with yellow serviceable tag (DD 1574)

User determines serviceable/repairable but cannot Identify NSN/PN

LRS Material Management will re-identify if cost effective
Unserviceable/Scrap
Red Tag

Non-Repairable or condemned item(s) with resale potential

User will turn into RIPL (receive in-place location)/ DRMO (defense reutilization and marketing organization) for disposal

Precious metals marked container.
Waste Buster Program
Workcenters assign person to monitor or screen property and serve as POC
LRS’s Material Management Responsibilities
Establish and maintain list of pick-up points
Return serviceable items to recovery station
Pick-up unserviceable scrap XB3 items when maintenance directs
Quick Reference List (QRL)
Used to order high use parts
Locally Devised/Worked Out
Tailored/Customized to maintenance needs

Ordered by line number

Saves time, less chance of error

Re-evaluated semi-annually.
Mark For
Code for highest assembly awaiting parts/pieces

Maintenance provides initially, tells maintenance what to do with part when received

Id’s the system or end item part is for

Do not confuse with mark for associated with delivery destination

Can cause problems for maintenance if “Mark For” not changed when request filled from CANN Action
Supply Delivery Priority (SDP) Supply Response Time
On-base priority System/Response time
Tells supply how fast to deliver items in stock
Customer determines and provides SDP to Supply
01 (30 minutes) thru 05 (Bench stock)
Supply uses SDP only if items available for issue.
Organizational Refusal
Refuse item if supply makes issue error

Less time and paper work than turn-in
Priority Abuses
Improper use of priorities

Results in Unworkable System – all using too high a priority
Excessive waste of transportation costs.
Equipment Request Requirements
- Separate from Supply
AF Managed Equipment Falls Under
AF Equipment Management System (AFEMS)
Includes both EAID and Non-EAID Equipment (NF/ND)

Equipment is not consumed and does not lose ID in use.
Stockage Concept
Very little is stocked (NF 1 only)

Issues based on requirements developed thru allowances and authorizations instead of past consumption

EAID requires both allowance and authorization to obtain.
Stockage Concept
Allowance – Prescribed max quantity needed to perform normal mission

Authorization – Must have specific approval to possess equipment item

Different authorization/approval levels
Base: Most NF items, easily approved
MAJCOM: vehicles
AFMC: If item does not have equip allow std (EAS)
Ordering
Submit appropriate form to LRS Equip Manager
AF Form 2005, Issue/Turn-In Request (Base)
AF Form 601, Equipment Action Request
Higher than base level authorization
Equipment requests must be maintained on AF Form 126, Custodian Request Log
Must annotate appropriate Form (AF 2005/Af 601) Memo Due

Out (DUO) or Firm DUO
Memo DUO: No Obligation/No Requisition

Firm DUO: Funds obligated/waiting for issue
Issue:
Assigned to Equipment Account
Account Manager maintains custody of Equipment Item on CA/CRL.
DIFM Repair Cycle
>Repair Cycle Assets (RCA)
11.23
Definition - Expendable items that have some degree of recoverability/repair
Always ERRC’s of XF and XD
Unserviceable/Repairable RCA’s may be a source of supply
Repair quicker than requisition
CANN bit and piece off AWP LRUs
DFM Repair Cycle >Uses of AFTO FORM 350 Tag
11.23
Part I

Identifies item and discrepancy

Always attached to broken component


Part II

Maintenance uses to monitor and schedule DIFM

Supply uses to determine RCA stock levels.
DIFM Repair Cycle > MX Responsibilities
11.23
Shop Supervisor or DIFM Monitor
Schedules DIFM into shops (Back shops)
Monitors DIFM thru use of both D23 (Repair Cycle Asset management Listing) and AFTO 350 part II
Operates storage points for AWP/AWM parts
Ensures return of DIFM parts to supply.
Maintenance Responsibilities

Intermediate Maintenance Shops (Backshops)
Bench checks to determine problem and repairability

Repairs when applicable

Attaches appropriate condition tag to item
Serv=Yellow
Condemned=Red
NRTS=Green
DIFM Detail
Temporary inventory account created when request or issue made for XF or XD items
Shown on (D-23) - Manages flow of unserviceable DIFM assets in the repair cycle
Document number of original issue/request is listed on D-23.
D-23 lists document number until request issues and DIFM is returned to supply in one of three ways

1) Serviceable

2) Condemned

3) NRTS or Not Repairable This Station
DIFM Detail

Serviceable Items
DIFM Detail is deleted

Item returned to warehouse with yellow tag

Demand data recorded from AFTO Form 350, Part II.
Condemned Items

DIFM Detail is deleted

Item processed to RIPL (receive in-place location) with red tag

Item record decreased by one.
DIFM Detail

NRTS
DIFM not repairable at base level

NRTS items hurt maintenance

Asset gone – Supply inventory reduced by one

DIFM detail destroyed

Items are processed to next highest level for repair.
Suspended and/or Material Quality Deficiency Report (QDR)
Brown Tag
Test/Modification, Still Serviceable
Blue Tag
DIFM Repair Cycle Time
Begins when DD1348-1/1A is printed/signed
Ends when like item (DIFM) returned to supply
Non-Critical DIFM
9 Days - return to supply
Critical DIFM
If Repairing - 3 days (72 hours), return to supply
If NRTS – Must return to supply within 24 (1 day) Hours
Air Force Repair Enhancement Program
AFREP Program Objectives
Main Objective – Reduce total AF material costs by repairing items locally or procuring repair services
Secondary Objective – increase wing/base self-sufficiency
Program Scope
Units identify items for possible local repair
Final decision on repair based on coordinated cost/benefit analysis between Base, MAJCOM and Item Manager (IM)
IM approval required on DLR items being considered
*Expensive XB3 items*
Unserviceable or Condemned XF/XD items
Program Process
(May Be MAJCOM Tailored/Customized)
Initiative Submission – Mostly on-line now.
AFREP Program Process
Anyone may submit using:
AF Form 1000
AFTO Form 22
AFTO Form 135, SMR code change request
Submit request to AFREP Office
Help emphasize program within work centers

Sources:
Intermediate Repair Enhancement Program Meetings (IREP)
RIPL (receive in-place location) Visits – DRMO/Gold Flag
Waste-busters – Expedite TIN of unneeded XB3
Personal observation of work environment
Air Force Repair Enhancement Program
Program Process (QA)
Initiative Evaluation – Done by most qualified person able to properly assess initiative
Determine need
Recommend best repair method
On-base or locally contracted repair source
Initiative approval
Locally for base reparable
MAJCOM/Item Manager for other items.
AFREP Program Process
Initiative Implementation
Effects repairs IAW approved technical data
Disseminate information
Program Benefits Tracking – Minimum tracking require per MAJCOM
Cost avoidance
Cost savings.
Radios
Do not launch or enter aircraft into a contingency zone with a known inoperative IFF Mode IV system
Weapons Certification
12.12
These guidelines are used to establish the loading standardization and evaluation program. The LSC will establihs and managme a porgram to train, certify and maintain proficiency for each crew on the munitions designated by the UCML/TTML or WWM for SM's/LM's.
Decertification
12.12.2
Fail an evaluation
Overdue MPRL
Exceed time standards
More than three errors
Safety or reliability error
Lack of technical proficiency
Overdue recurring academic training
All-Up Round
A munitions item which is shipped and stored in a complete ready to use configuration. An AUR munition requires pre-assembly.
Unit Committed Munitions List (UCML)
MAJCOM-generated List of munitions necessary to meet unit operational, test, and training requirements
Tied to DOC Statement
Base document for:
Aircrew, Load Crew, Munitions Mx training
Training munitions forecasts
Establishes minimum # of certified Load Crews for each CAF Wing

Updated annually
Task Qualification Items
Munitions related task that do not require certification. MAJCOMs are not required to list Task Qualification munitions on the UCML
UCML Specifies
Primary Munitions, Support Munitions, Limited Use Munitions
Primary munitions (PM)
Primary munitions used by the unit to execute test/training or their DOC war plan
Support Munitons (SM)
Non-PM munitions normally used in support of contingency plans or directives
Limited Use Munitions (LM)
Munitions used by a unit for firepower demonstrations, test, aircrew training
LMs may include munitions which may be used in a war or a contingency. Not normally used in a war or a contingency
Task Assignment Lists (TALS)
12.10
A TAL is a funtional grouping of proceduaral steps from applicable-16/-33 series TO's, by crew position, to be accomplished in sequence by each crew member during a loading operation.
Minimum Proficiency Requirement Loading (MPRL)
12.14
All certified load crews perform proficiency loads monitored by a lead crew or the LSC. The LSC monitors lead crew proficiency loads. The WWM or WS superintendent will monitor LSC proficiency loads. Post-load inspections do not meet these proficiency requirements. Each munition an individual is certifed to load, regardless if it is a promary, support or limited used muntion, will be loaded at least once within a 180 day period (90 day period fo rshort tour locations). One third of the required muntions will be loaded bi-monthly to demonstrate crew proficiency.
Load Crew Size
Fighters= 3
Bombers =4
Integrated Load
12.11.4
The loading of two or more different types of munitions in an authorized configuration during a single operation.
Pre-Load
Pre-Load
Wing Weapons Manager
12.1
Appointed by MXG/CC
Most qualified 2W100/CMSGT
Wing functional manager
Focal point for armament issues
Assigns/balances loaders
Designates Instructors
Monitors overall load crew status
Reviews documents
Monitors equipment reliability
Has full authority to cross Group lines to accomplish responsibilities
Weapons Superintendent
12.2.2
Develops an oversees Weapons Standardization Profram
Sets standards, policies, and procedures
Coordinates with PS&D to ensure availability of load training aircraft
Manages unit training munitions
Maintains automated system tracking load crew status
Load Standardization Crew
12.3
Conducts standardization and evaluation program
Trains, evaluates, and certifies load crews
Monitors certification and training documents
Reviews/approves AFTO Forms 22 IAW AFI 21-101, para 12.3.4.
Monitors and evaluates Lead Crew
Lead Crew
12.5
Assist LSC in:
Training
Evaluating
Certifying
Initiates/Maintains AF Form 2435
Ensures required proficiency and academic training
Academic Instructor
12.4
Administers weapons academic training program
Conducts training
Initial
Recurring
Certification Steps
12.12
Academic/Practical training
Qualified on Job Qualification Standard (JQS) tasks
Crew member evaluated
Crew member certified -- “PAW” or "MAP" (Muntions ACFT, Position)
Position
Aircraft

MPRLs required semi-annually (180 days)
Certification required before loading live
weapons
Trained on inert weapons
May be evaluated on live weapons
May not require re-certification due to
PCS, certification is valid worldwide
Transient ACFT
5.10-6.11.2
The MXG/CC can authorize Load Standardization Crews or Lead Crews to dearm/arm/unload transient aircraft on which they are not qualified, providing appropriate technical data is used
Squadron CC
3.7
Responsible to MXG/CC
Ensures adherence to technical data and written procedures
Implements and Manages:
Self-Inspection
Retention
Career Motivation
Security
Mobility
Personnel Reliability

Administers the safety program
Ensures facilities meet industrial environmental standards
Designates an Officer or NCO to act as focal point for deployments
Ensures adequate numbers of people are authorized and assigned
Ensures MXG/CC is notified of criticalresource shortages
Squadron CC
3.7
Enforces sound practices:
Maintenance
Supply
Financial
Establishes Vehicle Program
(Top Wheels)
Ensures EPA compliance
Appoints Custodian Authorization & Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL custodians)
MOO/Maintenance Superintendent
4.2
Advisor to SQ/CC on technical matters
Full Authority over Maintenance Ops
Responsible for the total maintenance production effort
Manages Resources
Designates Flight Chiefs
Assigns supervisory coverage
Adjusts resources to meet production
Manages the Special Certification Roster (SCR)
SCR is reviewed & signed semi-annually by the MOO/MXSUPT (MXG/CC for ARC) REF: AFI 21-101(26 July 2010) 14.34.1.3
Examples: AFI 21-101 Table 14.1 pg 301
All Systems “Red X”
Exceptional Release
“Red-X” Down Grade
Engine Runs Certifier
Aircraft Inlet/Exhaust Certifier
MOO/MX Superintendent
4.2
Establishes debriefing procedures
Establishes repair cycle asset procedures
Ensures accurate documentation
Reviews Status of Resources & Training System (SORTS)
Cannibalization Program
Oil Analysis Program
Impoundment Procedures
Flight CC/ Flight Chief/or AMU OIC/Superintendent
Responsible for:
Leadership
Supervision
Training
Ensures aircraft forms documentation is: Accomplished, Accurate, Complete
Coordinates work shifts
Designates section supervisors
Reviews / updates IPI (In Place Inspection) listing when directed by MOO/Supt
Approves bench stock requirements
Monitors shift manpower distribution
Provides inputs to maintenance and flying schedules
Flight CC/ Flight Chief/or AMU OIC/Superintendent
Ensures procedures are followed to:
Identify and record discrepancies
Clear Repeat, Recurring, and Could Not Duplicate (CND) discrepancies
Monitors:
Cannibalization (CANN) actions
Participates in daily planning/scheduling meetings
Section NCOIC
Responsible to Flight CC/Chief: Leadership
Supervision, Training of assigned personnel
First-line manager and supervisor of maintenance production
When sections are subdivided, element leaders perform responsibilities
Reviews, evaluates, and takes corrective actions based on Quality Assurance (QA) Reports
Reviews publications and briefs personnel on significant changes
Manages tool storage, tool replacement, bench stocks and operating stocks
Squadron Production Supervisor
3.11
Directs overall MX Effort
Planning emphasis on NMC ACFT
Senior NCO or civilian equivalent
Directs the overall MX effort using available resources
Involved in developing, executing flying and maintenance plans
Authorizes aircraft-to-aircraft CANNs
Key player in mission accomplishment
Must have knowledge of all MDS systems
Keeps Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) informed
Attends the MXG daily maintenance production/scheduling meeting
Determines and tracks aircraft status
Verifies MICAP conditions
Signs Exceptional Release (ER)
When eight aircraft or less assigned,
Pro-Super/Expeditor may be combined
Flight Line Expeditor
4.6
Works for the Pro Super
Leads People and Manages Resources
Ensures MX Accomplishment and Sortie Production
Enforces adherence to technical data
Ensures aircraft forms/MIS documentation is:
Accomplished
Accurate
Complete
Coordinates aircraft MC & configuration status
ETICs of jobs in work
Ensures aircraft are ready for flight:
Inspections
Servicing
Job(s) Signed-off
Flight Line Expeditor
Assigns priorities, relays information to the MOC
Coordinates with MOC for support beyond squadron capability
Monitors aircraft OAP status
Remains on the flight line when maintenance is being performed and during launches, recoveries, exercises and contingency situations
Reviews aircraft forms
Ensures parts are ordered & prioritized through Pro Super, MOC, and appropriate technician
Notifies MOC and Pro Super when:
Exceptional Release is required
Flight Crew Ready
Crew Show
Engine Starts
Taxi of Aircraft
Notifies MOC and Pro Super of:
Returning aircraft parking & status
Aircraft configuration servicing and job completion
Maintains copies of:
Flying schedule
Wing IPI listings
Base grid map with check sheets
MESL, QRL, WUC manual
Aircraft status tracking device
Flying Sequence of Events
All Times tracked by Pro-Super, Expeditor, and MOC
Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC)
4.8.3
First level supervisor
Manages and supervises all maintenance on their assigned aircraft
DCC selected on basis of:
Initiative
Management and Leadership abilities
Technical knowledge
Minimum of 6 months exp. on the MDS and a E-5 or higher (can be waived by MXG/CC)
Each assigned aircraft will have a DCC
Accompany their aircraft through scheduled inspections and assist the inspection dock NCOIC as needed.
Assist the dock NCOIC with completing the required document review and validation at the end of the inspection
Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC)
4.8.3
Enforces adherence to technical data
Ensures documentation is:
Accomplished
Accurate
Complete

Ensures timely corrective action is taken on Delayed Discrepancies (DD)
Ensures replacement parts are requisitioned and documentation is complete & accurate
Performs engine runs
Attends pre- and post-dock meetings
Accompanies aircraft through all inspections
Performs OJT trainer / certifier as required
AMXS
Responsible for Primary Aircraft Authorized (PAA) assigned and transient like-type aircraft
Services, inspects, maintains, launches, recovers assigned a/c and transient a/c
Ensures all mobility requirements are met
One AMXS/HMXS per wing aircraft
One AMU for each assigned Operations Squadron
Mobility AF units – one support section for each AMXS or HMXS
Combat AF units – support section within each AMU
AMXS
Performs on-equipment maintenance to prevent system failure & improve a/c availability and reliability
L&R
Launch and recovery
Technicians ensure mission accomplishment by timely L & R (launch and recovery) operations
During L & R ops, deficiencies will be identified
Repair priorities are aligned to most effectively meet the mission
AMU
Responsible to assigned aircraft:
Servicing (Engine Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Tires, Landing gear)
Inspecting (BPO/PR, Thru Flight)
Maintaining
Launch & Recovery
Ensures mobility requirements are met
Aircrew & Maintenance Debriefing Section
4.7
Takes information from flight crew
Records in aircraft AFTO 781 series forms and Maintenance Information System (MIS)
Flags repeat/recur discrepancies
ACFT Section
4.8
Crew Chiefs
Are primary work center responsible for maintaining assigned aircraft
Primarily perform refueling/servicing/inspect
AMU Specialist Section
4.9
Primarily perform T-shooting/repair/component R&I in specialty
Avionics
Propulsion
Hydraulics
Electro / Environmental
Weapons Section
4.10
Two Elements
Loaders
Maintenance
Fighter/Bomber units may be combined w/armament back shop
Support Section /Aircraft Support Flight
4.12
Support, Dash 21, AME, Vehicles, Mobility, TOs and Dedicated Supply
Tool Accountability
MAF and LD / HD units combine all functions (ASF)
CTK may be decentralized
Plans, Scheduling & Documentation Section
7.1
Focal point for all flight planning
Administers squadron programs
TCTO, TCI, SI
Maintain historical records
Is not assigned to AMU in MAF units
AMU Supply Support Element
4.12
Requisition parts and use supply management products.
Maintains QRL (Quick Reference List)
Tracks and processes DIFM assets
Manage reusable containers IAW AFI 24-203, Preparation and Movement of Air Force Cargo, and TO 00-20-3.
Is not assigned to AMU in MAF units
AMU Supply Support Element
4.13
Control and manage aircraft tail number bin (TNB) if stored within the support section. When FOM assets are collocated with TNB, they must be similarly controlled and managed

Coordinate with the Pro Super and Flightline expediter for “mark for” changes
Monitor the squadron CANN program and associated documentation
Misssion of MX
1.3
ACFT and equipment readiness is the MX mission. The MX function ensures assigned ACFT and equipment are safe, serviceable, and properly configured to meet mission needs.
Types of MX
1.3.2.1
Off-Equipment- MX tasks that cannot be effectively accomplished on or at the weapon system or end-item equipment, but require the removal of a component to a shop or facility for repair

1.3.2.2
On-Equipment- MX tasks that can be effectively performed on or at the weapon system or end item equipment.
AF MX Concept
1.4
Two mutually supporting networks

Mission Generation Network

Repair Network
Mission Generation Network
Optimized for Mission Generation at Wing Level
1.4
Minimum capabilities for:
Launch
Recovery
Configuration
Inspection
Repair
Repair Network
1.4
Supports MGN
Provides serviceable components/equipment
Conducts: Inspection, Repair, Modification
Conducted at Base Level, CRF, Depot
PAA
Primary Aircraft Authorized (PAA)
Aircraft authorized for performance of units mission

Allocation for money, manpower, facilities

Determined by MAJCOM
Backup ACFT Authorized
Over and above PAA
Allows for depot mx, modifications, inspections, etc…

Total ACFT Inventory = PAA + BAA
Mission Design Series (MDS)
Alpha-numeric characters

Denotes military weapon system’s primary mission and model

F-15E
Mission> Design>Series
Designed Operational Capability Statement
Purpose: Narrative description of a unit’s wartime mission

Reviewed/Signed Annually
Minimum / Mission Essential Subsystems List (MESL)
MESLs lay the groundwork for reporting the status of aircraft
They list the systems that must work on an aircraft for it to perform specifically assigned missions
Aircraft Landing Status Codes
LANDING CODE STATUS “Brevity Codes”
4.1
Code 0 Ground abort.
Code 1 Aircraft mission capable with no additional discrepancies.
Code 2 Aircraft or system has minor discrepancies but is capable of further mission assignment within normal turnaround times.
Code 3
Aircraft or system has major discrepancies in mission essential equipment that may require extensive repair or replacement prior to further mission assignment.
The discrepancy may not affect safety-of-flight and the aircraft may be NMC flyable.
Code 4
Aircraft or system has suspected or known radiological, chemical, or biological contamination.
Code 5
Aircraft or system has suspected or known battle damage.
CAF Deviation Codes
4.3
GAA Ground abort, before engine start, maintenance
GAB Ground abort, after engine start, before taxi, maintenance
GAC Ground abort, after taxi, maintenance
Priority Examples
AFI 21-101 Table 1.1 Pg. 28
Priority 1
Aircraft on alert status, war plan or national emergency missions, including related Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), munitions and munitions support equipment (MSE).
Priority 2
Primary mission aircraft, related equipment, for the first 8 work hours after landing or start of recovery or within 6 work hours of a scheduled launch, alert or test flight and during simulated generation/ORI.
Air evacuation, rescue, weather mission aircraft, related AGE, munitions, and munitions support equipment.
All transient support, and FAA aircraft. Flight or missile crew training simulator, other training equipment or related AGE required repair, which is impacting the mission by preventing or delaying student training.
Priority 3
Aircraft, engines, air launched missiles and related equipment undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, that if not performed will prevent or delay mission accomplishment.
Administrative aircraft within 8 hours of scheduled flight or on alert status with standby crews. Time change requirements for nuclear weapons. Repair cycle assets to satisfy a MICAP condition.
Spares not available in supply. Critical end items and spares not available in supply. Routine maintenance of aircrew or missile-training simulator, or other training devices or related AGE or sites and aircraft or equipment used for maintenance training. Avionics shop electronic AGE and automated test stations.
Priority 4
Routine or extensive repair of primary air mission and related AGE and repair cycle assets.
Administrative aircraft undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Routine maintenance of AGE, not otherwise listed above.
Debrief
Work for Sortie Generation Flight (AMU)
Conducted at end of mission or when aborted
No debrief is required if scheduled for turn-around and aircraft lands code 1 or 2
However - Debriefing is required – regardless of landing code - after last flight of day
Uses MIS to enter flying time information
Face-to-face dialogue between maintenance and aircrews on aircraft performance
Documents:
In-flight Discrepancies
Aborts
Emergencies
Flying Time Information
Operational Checks

# of Flights
FCFs
Munitions Drops
Repeats / Recurs
Deviations
Fault Codes
Red Ball MX
14.3
Traditional description throughout aircraft maintenance
Sense of urgency and priority actions to prevent late takeoffs and aborts
Occurs 2 hours prior to launch or until air crew releases aircraft back to maintenance
Troubleshoot – isolate & repair system malfunctions by qualified technicians
Technical Data shortcuts or deviations are not authorized
Aircraft status changes – must re-accomplish another exceptional release
Red X discrepancies must be cleared in forms and MIS
Note: When the MIS is down, develop procedures to ensure the appropriate documentation is completed as soon as the system is operational
Account for all maintenance items prior to taxi / takeoff
i.e. tool inventory / FOD check
Emphasis on FOD awareness
If engines are operating, a safety observer must maintain interphone communication or be in full view of flight crew
Weapons loaded will be safed
FL Coordination/Sortie Generation
Maintenance Operations Center (MOC)
Coordinates all maintenance actions
Flightline, back shops, supply
Expediter notifies the MOC:
Aircraft configuration changes
Inspection, start and completion times
MOC coordinates with
outside agencies
ACFT Status/AVDO
7.10
Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Officer (AVDO)
reporting responsibilities:
At Base / Depot levels
Maintains aircraft inventory
Notifies MAJCOM of possession changes
Reviews aircraft status (maintenance / supply)
Note: (typically assigned to PS&D)
(MXG)
----AVUM (OPS Counterpart)
MAJCOM AVDO / AVUM
Coordinates transfer of aircraft
Ensures utilization data is correct
Resolves problems
Ensures utilization data is coordinated between Ops / Maintenance
HQ AFMC AVDO
Maintains the Master AF Inventory
Reporting maintenance status
Use multiple status
Multiple status means the aircraft is broken for more than one condition simultaneously
ALC / GITA does not report

Air Logistics Centers
Ground Instructional Training Aircraft
ACFT Logistic Status Reporting
Status Codes
FMC, PMC, and NMC
PMC/NMC add letter to end
M – Maintenance
S – Supply
B – Both
NMCM / NMCB needs MX code
S – Scheduled
U – Unscheduled
Two Hour Rule
Scheduled maintenance that can be completed within 2 hours
Status changes if you determine aircraft cannot & will not be returned to MC status within two hours
Minimum Essential Subsystems List (MESL)
4.6.8.1
Lists minimum essential systems that MUST work for aircraft to perform assigned mission
MAJCOMs lists minimums by:
Systems
Subsystems
Components
Applies to Code 3 and 4 discrepancies
Does not determine airworthiness or flight safety
Tech Data, maintenance crew and air crew judgment determine airworthiness
Do not use MESL to gauge “go / no go” decisions
Qualifying Notes
Describes components & conditions applicability of individual system
Will aid in determining PMC and NMC status
E.g. Radio must work with the exemption of
channel 16.
FSL/BSL
4.6.81
MESL>Brings two lists together
Full Systems List (FSL)
All sys/sub-sys needed for full mission performance
Basic Systems List (BSL)
Assigned missions & sys/sub-sys that must work to accomplish scheduled missions
FSL
4.6.8.1
Determining ACFT Status
FMC
FSL = Full Systems List
All systems, subsystems, and components with “X” in FSL columns work
System/component degraded but still capable of full mission performance
PMC
One or more systems, subsystems, or components are not working and have “X” in FSL column
BSL = Basic Systems List
4.6.8.1
Aircraft can do all BSL missions but not fully equipped or capable of full mission performance
PMC
Systems, subsystems, or components that are not working, are not needed for assigned mission, however, are needed for safe peacetime operation
One or more systems, subsystems, or components are not working and have “X” in FSL column and if at least one but not all BSL columns
NMC
One or more systems, subsystems, or components are not working and have “X” in FSL column and all BSL columns
Aircraft can not do any BSL missions
Aircraft is “grounded”
Red X Condition
CTK Tool and Equipment Objectives
10.1/10.2
Prevent/eliminate FOD
Reduce costs
MXG/CC has overall responsibility for tool management program
Maintenance Operations responsible to execute effective tool management program
CTK>Controlled Area or Kit
Store tools/equipment
Positive control/ease of inventory
Each tool/consumable has assigned location
10.3
Show/know concept
Design for quick inventory/accountability
Utilize cabinets, drawers, or shelves
Tools marked for easy identification
CTK Custodians designated by flt/cc
Flight/section chiefs determine type/size/number of CTKs
Master Inventory List (MIL) developed for each type of CTK
10.3.6
One stays in box, another in tool room
Broken down by drawer
Visible/easy to use
Standardized as much as possibl
Tool Kits
10.3.4
Tool kits standardized by function
Consumables are authorized
10.3.6
Chalk
Safety Wire
Special purpose CTKs
10.3.8
LOX, Launch/recovery
Do not require shadowing
Rag control
10.2.1.9
Uniform size/color
One-for-one swap
Predetermined number
Usually cleaned by contractor
9-Digit Equipment Identification
10.5
Etch/Mark/Stamp/Barcode on each tool
First two letters identify wing/base
Next two letters are shop/unit
Unit establishes remaining 5 characters
All dispatchable CTKs marked
Tool Accountability and Inventory
10.4
People accountable for tools they sign out
Each tool box issued must be inventoried upon issue, before and after each maintenance task, and upon return to tool room
100% of Support Section/CTK must be inventoried annually or upon change of custodian
10.3.10
No personal tools authorized
TAS
10.4.1
Tool Accountability System (TAS)
Mandatory
Tracks all tools, TOs, and TMDE
Tracks inspections
CHITS>AF Form 1297
10.2.1.1
Chits/AF Form 1297 are used when TAS is unavailable
Chits-metal disks swapped for tools
AF Form 1297-“hand receipt”
E-Tools
10.4.3
Used to view tech data/maintenance documentation
Controlled same as tools
Group TODO controls tech data configuration
Group workgroup manager controls operating system configuration
Accounted for on special ADPE account
Lost Tool Procedures
10.8
Supervisors ensure all people familiar with procedures
Technician searches immediate area
Expediter/Pro-super notified if not found

Red X placed in forms
May be impounded
Pro-super/Expediter notifies MX Operations, MOC, Support, QA
Thorough search for tool
Lost tool report
MXG/CC notified if not found
Spare Tools
10.5
Custodians authorized quantity of spare tools
Inventoried quarterly
Tool Replacement
10.7
One-for-one swap
Process tools that are lost, damaged, or destroyed, due to neglect according to AFMAN 23-220, Reports of Survey for Air Force Property
QA
8.2
Assigned to MOS, Responsible to MXG/CC, Technical Advisor for MX, Everyone shares Quality Responsibiliy
Evaluates personnel (PE)
Evaluates maintenance (QVI)
Cumulative results serve as a barometer of maintenance health
Implements the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP)
Manages the Product Improvement Program (PIP)
QA Managed Programs
8.2
Product Improvement Program
Configuration Management
One-Time Inspection
Deficiency Reporting: QDR/PQDR
Reliability and Maintainability
Improvement Reporting
Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO)
Guidance for TODO = T.O. 00-5-1
Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO)
Assists PS&D with the TCTO Program

Weight & Balance Program
-- Applicable Aircraft -5
Applicable Aircraft T.O. 1-1B-50
Chafing Program per AFI 21-101
Hot Refuel Program
Reviews aborts and In-Flight Emergencies
QA Inspector Responsibilities
Evaluate personnel
Develops evaluation plan
QA reviews of Dull Swords, DRs
and service reports (AFI 91-204)
Load inspection and evaluation reports into the QA data base
WRM (War Reserve Material) tank build-up eval
QA Training
8.6
Develops a local training plan to train all QA personnel
Facilitate objective inspection
Proper documentation
Take appropriate actions
Document QA inspector training
Conduct an Evaluator Proficiency Evaluation
Inspectors v/s Augmentees
QA Augmentation
8.7
If a functional area does not warrant a full-time position
Recommended by their MOO/MX SUPT
QA will maintain a current augmentee listing
QA Superintendent establishes augmentee duties
QA Rotation
8.8
Must have a minimum 6 months in their unit
Typically maximum 36/24 months minimum
36 months for those with specialized certification managed programs (i.e. Weight &Balance)
QA personnel on short tours do not need to meet the time requirements.
Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP)
8.10
Assess Maintenance and provides feedback
Ensures quality maintenance / job proficiency
Detects negative trends and problem areas
Includes methods for rating personnel and assessing equipment condition
Measures how well units meet or exceed standards
The following areas will be addressed:
Technical Order Compliance
Forms Documentation
Aircraft and Equipment Inspections
Safety, Environmental, and Housekeeping
Training
Routine Inspection List (RIL)
Task evaluated on regular basis
(i.e. inspections, repair and servicing tasks)
QA consolidates MOO/MXSUPT inputs and suggested changes and obtain MXG/CC approval
QA Evaluation and Inspection Plan
8.10.9
Shows areas and types of evaluations
Number of inspections and evaluations that will be conducted
Requested by Operations Officer / SUPT
Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL)
8.10.18
Denotes the maximum allowable number of minor findings that a KTL task, RIL task, process, or product may be charged for the task to rated “Pass or Fail”
Personnel Evaluations (PE)
8.10.14
Over-the-shoulder or in-progress evaluation
Evaluates:
Job Proficiency
Degree of Training
Tech Data Compliance
Pass or Fail based on:
Task performed or not performed within the established standards
An individual having problems passing a PE may also have problems with UGT/CDCs
All quality indicators (e.g., abort, R/R, and break rates). If PE pass rates are low, then quality indicators will likely suffer too.
Quality Verification Inspections (QVIs)
8.10.15
After the fact evaluation of MX performed
Assessment following:
Inspection
Repair Action
Documentation
Pass or Fail Based On:
Pass: Number of discrepancies does not exceed established AQL/standard.
Fail: An inspection that results in any of the following:
A technician fails to detect a major discrepancy while complying with an inspection or TO requirement
Number of CAT I minor discrepancies exceeds the established AQL/standard.
A technician is not signed off in training records as task qualified.
QA Types of evaluations, inspections and observations
8.10.16/8.10.17/8.10.13
Special Inspection (SI)
Vehicles, CTK, Training Forms 623’s, TO’s, FOD
Management Inspection (MI)
Trend Analysis
Detected Safety Violations (DSV)
Unsafe Acts (i.e. Jumping off a wing)
Technical Data Violations (TDV)
Outdated T.O. or no T.O. usage
Unsatisfactory Condition Reports (UCR)
Unsafe Conditions (LOX Converter next to Oil / Hydraulic Cart)
Acceptance Inspection
QA develops procedures for this inspection

Unit performs this inspection when receiving:
Newly assigned equipment
Transferred equipment
Depot returns
QA Monthly Summary (Quarterly for the ARC)
8.10.19
Compiled data from all inspections and load crew evaluations
Advises the WG/CC and GP/ CCs of the quality of maintenance.
Focus on inconsistencies and trends
Maintenance Standardization & Evaluation Program Meetings
8.10.20
Conducted Quarterly (sometimes monthly)
Chaired by MXW/MXG/CC (Each flight has a rep)
Addresses maintenance issues and resolves problems
Provides cross-tell to all maintenance activities
Addresses Pass/Fail rate, TDV, DSV, UCR’s
QA Modification MGT
8.13
Temporary
Increase capability
Special Missions
YMC-130H
Research/Development/Evaluation/Test
Modification Types:
Permanent
Correct deficiencies
Improve Reliability
Permanent Safety (P-S)
Prevent Injury
Highest Level of Modification
Reliability & Maintainability Program
8.12.2.4
Collect and report maintenance actions
Review Maintenance/Supply Trends through QDR/PQDRs
Product Improvement Working Group - PIWG
Resolve deficiencies/address product improvement between program manager and customer
Prioritize efforts in product improvement
Improvements
AFTO IMT 22 / IDEA / Air Force Repair and Enhancement Program AFREP
On Site Tech support (Depot teams)
Air Force Risk Management
1.16
Decision-making process to:
Systematically evaluate possible courses of action
Identify risks and benefits
Determine the best course of action for any given situation
Purpose:
Mission Accomplishment
Scope:
Everyone
Everywhere
Goals of RM
Enhance mission effectiveness at all levels
preserving assets and safeguarding health and welfare
Integrate RM into mission and activity planning processes
Ensure decisions are based upon assessments of risk integral to the activity or mission
Motivate all personnel to manage risks
Identify opportunities to increase war fighting effectiveness at the least possible cost
RM Principles
Accept no unnecessary risks
Make risk decisions at appropriate level
Integrate RM into operations and activity planning at all levels
Apply the process cyclically and continuously
RM 5 Step Process
Identify the Hazards
Assess the Hazards
Develop Controls and Make Decisions
Implement Controls
Supervise and Evaluate
MRM
1.16
Program immerses all Mx personnel into the culture and knowledge of human factors philosophy related to daily maintenance - Variant of Crew Resource Management

- Human Factors = study of psychophysical, psychological, and physiological variables that affect human performance
Supplements RM to improve safety/communication

Tracked in MIS

MXG/CC identifies/appoints instructors
- One-time, 4-hour block of instruction