Continiuing Education, Training and Proficiency

DOE-STD-1165-2003

For oral examinations and walkthroughs, qualifying officials or board members should

ask critical questions intended to integrate identified learning objectives during

qualification. Field Element Managers or designees should develop formal guidance for

oral examinations and walkthroughs that includes: the standards for qualification; the use

of technical advisors by a board; the questioning procedures or protocol; pass/fail criteria;

the board deliberation and voting authorization procedures; and the documentation

process. A board or qualifying official may conduct the oral interview as a group or

individually. The board should document explicitly any questions and answers that result

in an oral examination failure. Field Element Managers or their designees may require

the candidates who fail a written or oral examination to complete a special study program

designed to strengthen weaknesses revealed in the examination. Field Element Managers

or their designees may direct candidate reexaminations to verify the effectiveness of

actions taken to correct weak areas. Candidates who repeatedly fail examinations should

be reassigned to a non-technical position.

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY

Aviation managers shall participate in continuing education and training as necessary to improve

their performance and proficiency and ensure that they stay up-to-date on changing technology

and new requirements. This may include courses and/or training provided by:

Department of Energy

Other government agencies

Outside vendors

Educational institutions

A description of suggested learning proficiency activities, and the requirements for the

continuing education and training program for aviation managers are included in Appendix A of

this document. [Note: Additions to Appendix A may be added at a later date.]

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the typical duties and responsibilities expected of DOE facility technical

personnel assigned to the Aviation Manager Functional Area:

A. Establishes goals for the field aviation program based on the anticipated requirements of the

Department, the field element, and other Departmental elements that may require aviation

services.

B. Establishes standards for the aviation program that will ensure a safe, effective, secure, and

efficient operation.