Required Training and Technical Competencies

DOE-STD-1165-2003

The preferred education and experience for an aviation manager are:

Education:

A four-year college degree in aviation, management, business, engineering, occupational

safety, or a physical science is desired; or meet the alternative requirements specified in

the Office of Personnel Management qualifications standards.

Experience:

Industry and/or Department of Energy experience that has provided specialized

knowledge in several of the following areas: aviation operations, aviation maintenance,

aviation safety, aviation program management, aviation project management,

transportation management involving aviation, or other aviation, management, or

business related activity.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Each Aviation Manager must successfully complete the following course within 18 months of

initial appointment: Department of Energy Aviation Manager and Safety Officer Course (Refer

to Energy On-line Learning Center).

Each of the competency statements defines the level of expected knowledge and/or skill that an

individual must possess to meet the intent of this Technical Qualification Standard. The

supporting knowledge and/or skill statements further describe the intent of the competency

statements but are not requirements.

Note: When regulations or Department of Energy directives or other industry standards are

referenced in the Qualification Standard, the most recent revision should be used.

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

Aviation Management and Safety.