Required Training and Technical Competencies cont'd

DOE-STD-1164-2003

Aviation Safety Officers shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the

Department's aviation history, organization, and missions.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Briefly describe the history of the Department's aviation program.

Describe the aviation program's current organizational structure including those

of Headquarter and field elements.

Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the field aviation manager and the

aviation safety officer.

List the various aviation missions within the Department and explain their

relevancy to your field element.

Aviation Safety Officers shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of DOE 440.2B,

Aviation Management and Safety.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the basic intent of the Order.

List the requirements that must be established for 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 CAS 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 Safety Officers 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 Safety Officers shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of a typical

commercial aviation organization.