Roles of the Aviation Board of Directors (ABD)

DOE-STD-1165-2003

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the basic intent of the Order.

List the requirements that must be established and must be included in a DOE

aviation program.

In general, describe the responsibilities of Lead Program Secretarial Officers,

Heads of Department Elements, Heads of Power Marketing Administrations, and

Heads of Field elements that conduct aviation operations within their programs.

Discuss the primary requirements that apply to commercial aviation service

(charter, rental, or lease) aircraft operations.

Discuss the method used to help ensure that field aviation programs meet the

intent of the Order and to provide uniformity throughout the program.

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the roles of the

Aviation Board of Directors (ABD), the Senior Aviation Management Official (SAMO),

and the Office of Aviation Management (OAM).

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the ABD, the SAMO, and the OAM

within the aviation program.

Describe the purpose of the ABD's management style.

Describe how aviation policy decisions are finalized within the Board

Discuss the current Board membership including how individuals are appointed to

the Board, the length of appointment, and membership voting rights.

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of a typical

commercial (civil) aviation organization.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the typical management structure and associated positions in a

commercial aviation organization.

Explain how the top management structure and the operating rules of a

commercial organization may differ from the Department's organization.

Describe similarities between the Department's aviation organization and that of a

commercial operator including:

Aviation manuals

Training programs

Maintenance and inspection requirements

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of their site specific

Aviation Implementation Plan (AIP).