DAFM

DAFM (Deputy Airfield Manager)

Qualifications
Military personnel (TSgt and above) must hold AFSC 1C771, possess SEI 368 and have at least 3 years experience in AM (1 of the 3 years must be working in an AM facility at the 1C771 level).

Training
Military personnel must complete the following training requirements (if not previously completed) prior to assuming the DAFM position. DoD Civilians are authorize up to 6 months to complete the following training requirements if not previously completed. 2.2.2.1. AM-01, Airfield Manager Position Certification Guide (PCG).

2.2.2.2. Airfield Criteria, Airfield Inspection and Maintenance, Wildlife Hazard Management, Airfield Driving and AM Contingency Operations CBTs. Note: Completion of AM Contingency CBT is not applicable to DoD Civilians.

2.2.2.3. Advanced Airfield Manager Course.

2.2.2.4. USAF ORM Application and Integration Course (Basic Principles of ORM) available for download at AF Safety Center Training Website http://afsafety.af.mil/orm/training.asp.

2.2.2.5. Local Qualification Training (AF IMT 797, Job Qualification Standard).

2.2.2.6. Completion of the following courses are highly recommended for a DAFM or civilian equivalent. See Attachment 1 for a description of each course.

2.2.2.6.1. Airport Certification Procedures Course.

2.2.2.6.2. Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course (AMIC).

2.2.2.6.3. Military Airspace Management Course.

Responsibilities
2.2.3.1. Functions as AFM during their absence (e.g., leave, TDY, PME, transition between AFM due to PCS, etc.) or as otherwise needed.

2.2.3.2. Supervises flightline operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient and effective airfield operations.

2.2.3.3. Conduct airfield inspections and checks.

2.2.3.4. Attend meetings in support of special activities to include exercises, deployments, static displays, ceremonies and other events held on or near the airfield.

2.2.3.5. Develop and manage the Airfield Driving Program. (See Chapter 4)

2.2.3.6. Develop procedures to determine and report RSC and RCR. Procure and maintain AF approved friction-measuring equipment and ensure it is calibrated IAW T.O. 33-1-23 or applicable manufacturer’s guidance. (See Chapter 5) AFI13-213 29 JANUARY 2008 17

2.2.3.7. Coordinate on the installation security and hijack prevention plan.

2.2.3.7.1. Maintain a current copy of the installation security and hijack prevention plans on file in AM.

2.2.3.7.2. See AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program and AFI 13-207, Preventing and Resisting Aircraft Piracy (Anti-Hijacking) for additional AM responsibilities.

2.2.3.8. Maintain a locally developed airfield lighting chart or electronic equivalent identifying the number of lights associated with each lighting system (e.g., Approach, Runway, Taxiway, Obstruction, etc.) and the actions required to address outages.

2.2.3.8.1. Consult with CE and use Table 2.1. Airfield Lighting Chart to determine if any identified outages within a particular lighting system render it unusable. Note: Information of the Airfield Lighting Chart was extracted from the Military Handbook 1023/4, Maintenance of Visual Air Navigation Facilities, FAAO 6850.5 Maintenance of Lighted Navigational Aids and FAA Advisory Circle 150/5340-26, Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities Appendix A.

2.2.3.8.1.1. The allowable percentage of unserviceable lights should not be in a pattern that would alter the basic pattern of the lighting system.

2.2.3.8.1.2. To provide continuity of guidance, the allowable percentage of unserviceable lights should not be in a pattern that would alter the basic pattern of the lighting system. Additionally, an unserviceable light should not be adjacent to another unserviceable light except in a barrette or a crossbar where two adjacent unserviceable lights may be permitted. With respect to barrettes, crossbars and runway edge lights, lights are considered to be adjacent if located consecutively and: Laterally - in the same barrette or crossbar; or Longitudinally - in the same row of the edge lights or barrettes.

2.2.3.8.2. Ensure NOTAMs are sent for airfield lighting outages as required.

2.2.3.9. Process AF IMT 332 for airfield discrepancies. Track, monitor, and update status until work is complete.

2.2.3.10. Coordinate with CE to develop an airfield sweeping schedule/plan to support flying operations and maintain pavement areas on or next to runways, taxiways, ramps, engine run-up pads, runway overruns, airfield access roads and helicopter landing areas on a regularly scheduled basis and as needed. Ensure a current copy of the airfield sweeping schedule/plan is maintained in the Airfield Management Operations (AMOPS) section.

2.2.3.11. Serve as a member of the FOD Prevention Committee. (See AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management)

2.2.3.12. Serve as a member of the Exercise Evaluation Team (EET). See AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations

2.2.3.13. Utilize the AFFSA AM Operations and Procedures CoP to access current Airfield Management guidance, quick references and messages. Air Force Portal registration and AFFSA AM Operations and Procedures CoP membership is required to access and download products.