MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

30 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011
2.1.2.1. Professional Continuing Education and Training. Fulltime safety professionals in
ground safety positions, in addition to having met the OPM 017/018/019/803 or AFI 36-
2101 qualification standards, must complete at least three safety-related continuing
education units (CEU) per year, with one CEU equaling ten contact hours of course
participation. Other fulltime safety professionals in weapons, space and flight disciplines
should use this requirement to remain up to date in their specialty as well.
2.1.2.1.1. Professional continuing education and training is not the same as
qualification training where an individual could be decertified, downgraded or unable
to deploy, etc., if not trained to a specific level. The purpose of continuing education
and training is to help safety professionals expand their knowledge base and stay
informed on the latest technical and behavioral developments in the field of safety.
2.1.2.1.2. College, OPM and other safety professional development courses that do
not award CEUs, e.g., on-line training, may be used to satisfy this requirement, if
approved by the Ground Safety Manager. MAJCOM/SEs or their designee may grant
waivers for this requirement for reasons to include personnel on extended
deployments, manning shortfalls and funding limitations. The COS will document
specific circumstances and conditions when this training cannot be met.
2.1.2.2. Attachment 13 contains a partial list of recommended safety courses that safety
professionals should consider when meeting CEU requirements. Safety managers will
plan, program and budget for safety resources (e.g., to include sufficient safety training to
meet CEU requirements).
2.1.2.3. It is highly desirable for safety professionals to obtain Occupational Health and
Safety Technologist (general industry), Construction Health and Safety Technician
(construction) and Certified Safety Professional certifications from the Board of Certified
Safety Professionals (www.bcsp.org) or other recognized national/international
organizations.
2.1.3. Ground Safety Manager (GSM). The GSM manages the ground safety program for the
Chief of Safety and the commander (e.g., installation, center, NAF/MAJCOM commanders).
The GSM must be fully qualified to advise and execute decisions on safety matters for the
primary mission of the unit. The GSM should complete the Safety Managers Course (AFSC
Course WCIP05D) prior to assuming duties as a GSM. Individuals who cannot attend prior
to assuming duties will complete the course within one year.
2.1.4. Flight Safety Officer (FSO). Full-time FSOs (military and civilian Flight Safety
Managers (FSMs) [GS-0018]) are assigned to positions authorized by the Manpower
Standard (AFMS). FSOs at squadron and installation level must be current in a unit mission
aircraft (N/A for FSMs). FSOs in higher headquarters positions will be rated officers or prior
rated officers with experience in headquarters managed mission aircraft (N/A for FSMs).
Once trained, individuals should fill the position for a minimum of 18 months unless waived
by the MAJCOM/SE. FSMs will not be assigned to fill FSO billets on bases where there are
primary active flying missions and only one FSO billet.
2.1.4.1. Full-time FSOs (wing level and above) must complete Aircraft Mishap
Investigation Course (AMIC, WCIP05A) and Aviation Safety Program Management
course (ASPM, WCIP09B). FSMs may complete AMIC but not required to complete