MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 31
ASPM. This training should be completed within 90 days of appointment, but must be
completed no later than 180 days from appointment. AFRC and ANG FSOs may fulfill
this requirement by attending Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course (AMIC, WCIP05A)
and the Air National Guard Chief of Safety/Air Reserve Component Chief of Safety
course (ARCCOS, WCIP05K).
2.1.4.2. Commanders of flying squadrons without an authorized FSO will appoint a
Squadron Assigned Flight Safety Officer (SAFSO) as an additional duty.
2.1.4.3. SAFSO should attend the ASPM course or AMIC course in conjunction with
MAJCOM supplemental training.
2.1.4.4. Where applicable, flight USRs will be trained IAW paragraph 2.2
2.1.5. Flight Safety Non-Commission Officer (FSNCO). The FSNCO is an integral part of
the flight safety program. Their primary duties will focus on aviation maintenance safety.
Individuals selected to fill the position should be, as a minimum, a Master Sergeant or
civilian equivalent, GS-0018 or GS-0803, with maintenance experience on a unit-assigned
aircraft type but no less than a 7-level with two years experience as a 7-level. Primary
consideration will be to select individuals in the 2A373, 2A571 or 2A572 (Crew Chief)
career fields or Flight Engineer. Selecting from the propulsion AFSC 2A671 is acceptable
with a minimum of two years flight line experience in the unit assigned aircraft. Refer to
AFRC and ANG supplements to this AFI for ARC FSNCO and FSM manning descriptions.
2.1.5.1. For units with assigned enlisted aircrew, the FSNCO may be an aircrew member
if their flying duties do not detract from their FSNCO duties, they have prior flight line
maintenance or Flight Engineer experience, they are current in a unit mission aircraft, and
receive MAJCOM/SE approval.
2.1.5.2. Individuals will complete the FSNCO course (L3AZR1S071-0S5A) and attend
either the Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course (JEMIC) (J3AZR2A671A0M1A) or
AMIC (WCIP05A) within 120 days of appointment.
2.1.5.3. The FSNCO will be assigned the Special Experience Identifier (SEI) code of 307
and AFPC personnel records will assign a code 39 to ensure they serve in this capacity
for a minimum of two years. Designated individuals must meet criteria of IAW AFI 36-
2101.
2.1.6. Weapons Safety Managers (WSM). Full-time WSMs are assigned to positions
authorized by the Unit Manning Document (UMD).
2.1.6.1. WSMs must be qualified in their AFSC 2WXX, 2MXX, or OPM 018/017 or 803
standards and should have experience in the maintenance or operation of nuclear
weapons, missiles or non-nuclear munitions. Persons selected as WSMs will be at least a
7-level in their Air Force Specialty Code.
2.1.6.2. Full-time WSMs must schedule the Weapons Safety Course (L3AZR2W071-
0N1A) within 90 days of appointment and course must be completed within six months
of appointment. Senior safety personnel should attend Senior Safety Professional Course
(WCIP05D) after assignment as a WSM.
2.1.7. System Safety Officers, Managers and Engineers. According to their particular job
requirements, individuals in System Safety positions will complete an approved System