AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

30 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
a qualified instructor meets this requirement). However, the pilots, navigator, and engineer
may use NVGs even if the loadmaster is not NVG certified. Loadmasters may use NVGs
even if the pilots, navigator, or engineer are not NVG certified.
3.2.6. Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) Aircrew Complement. JPADS/I-CDS crews
consist of JPADS XL certified basic airdrop crew and a PADS Operator (PO). Navigators
can serve as a primary crew member and PO on C-130E/H aircraft. The PO does not have to
be MDS qualified but must be a rated airdrop qualified officer. It is essential the PO receive a
thorough briefing prior to performing duties on aircraft other than their primary MDS.
3.3. Aircrew Member Qualification. An aircrew member will be qualified, or in qualification
training, to perform duties as a primary aircrew member.
3.3.1. Senior leaders who complete a Senior Officer Course (restricted AF Form 8,
Certificate of Aircrew Qualification) or Senior Officer Familiarization (no AF Form 8) may
occupy a primary crew position when under direct instructor supervision. Refer to AFI 11-
401 for procedures and requirements governing senior leader flying.
3.3.2. Crewmembers who complete the Senior Officer Course will log ―FP/FN‖ for Flight
Authorization Duty Code on the AFTO Form 781, ARMS Aircrew/Mission Flight Data
Document.
3.3.3. Crewmembers who complete a Senior Officer Familiarization will log ―OP/ON‖ for
Flight Authorization Duty Code on the AFTO Form 781. Refer to AFI 11-401 for passenger
restrictions.
3.4. Pilots. An instructor pilot (IP) must supervise non-current or unqualified pilots regaining
currency or qualification (direct IP supervision during critical phases of flight).
3.4.1. SQ/CCs shall augment the PIC for missions over 16 hours FDP and designate those
additional pilots authorized to perform PIC duties. The PIC shall brief the aircrew on the
plan to transfer PIC duties.
3.4.2. Missions With Passengers. Only current and qualified pilots (possessing an AF Form
8) will occupy pilot seats with passengers on board.
3.4.2.1. A non-current but qualified pilot under direct IP supervision may fly with
passengers on board.
3.4.2.2. See paragraph 9.1.3 for additional training restrictions.
3.4.3. An AWADS or IMC airdrop qualified AC will be in the seat during IMC personnel
airdrops.
3.5. Navigators. SQ/CCs or deployed MCs may generate aircrews without a navigator when
weather, enroute navigation (RNAV) capability, or mission requirements allow. SQ/CC may
include two navigators on aircrews assigned to complex missions. A non-current or unqualified
navigator may serve as a primary aircrew member on any mission when supervised by a
qualified instructor. The SQ/CC or MC will publish procedures for navigators to
enplane/deplane on proficiency trainers.
3.5.1. An AWADS or IMC airdrop qualified navigator will be in the seat during IMC
personnel airdrops.