References:

[a] OPNAVINST 3710.7T, NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions
[b] Operational Support Airlift (OSA) User's Guide
[c] COMFLELOGSUPPWINGINST 3710.18, C-40A Air Transport Operations
[d] C-40A Mission Essentials Subsystem Matrix (MESM)
[e] OPNAVINST 4631.2D, Management of Department of the Navy (DON) Airlift Assets
[f] COMFLELOGSUPPWINGINST 4790.6L, Maintenance Program Policy Guidance
[g] Contractor Support Statement of Work (CLS SOW)

104.1 Describe the following scheduling authorities:

a. Joint Operations Support Aircraft Center (JOSAC) [ref. b]

The continental U.S. operational scheduling authority or activity; Air Force has major control.

b. Naval Air Logistics Office (NALO) [ref. e]

The principle scheduling authority or activity for all Naval Reserve airlifts and all overseas flights originating or terminating in CONUS. Its main office is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

a. Instrument training [ref. a, ch. 13, p. 13-3]

Maintains pilots proficiency under actual or simulated instrument conditions in accordance with the NATOPS Instrument Flight Manual.

b. NATOPS Refresher Training (NRT) [ref. c, p. III-2]

Tests pilots proficiency in different locations and is sometimes referred to as a “Route Check”.

c. Functional Check Flight (FCF) [ref. a, ch.3, p 3-13]

Includes flight checks to establish if airplane and equipment are operating in accordance with predetermined parameters while subjected to intended environment. Areas to be checked are selected for only that equipment or system(s) that require flight verification.

d. Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) instrument evaluation [ref. a, ch. 13, p. 13-1]

Maintains pilots proficiency under actual or simulated instrument conditions in accordance with the NATOPS Instrument Flight Manual.

e. Line flight

Any flight other than troop support flights, typically, flights that are less than two days.

104.3 Describe the basic purpose of aircrew training related to aircrew operational proficiency. [ref. c, p. II-2]

There are 4 phases of training according to position (2LM, LM, and CC): Phase 1 is ground training, Phase 2 is schools, and Phase 3 is in-flight. Phase 4 is refresher training.

104.4 Discuss the procedures for determining an Equipment Operational Capability (EOC) code on a Visual Information Display System Maintenance Action Form (VIDS/MAF). [ref. d, pp. i, ii]

The EOC determines whether an aircraft is Full Mission Capable (FMC), Partial Mission Capable (PMC), or Not Mission Capable (NMC). The EOC is associated with MESM (mission essential/subsystem matrix).

A thorough physical inspection and functional test of a COMSEC system, including a complete test of the Identify-Friend or Foe (IFF).

There are two Contract Logistics Support Companies in use at this time:

Boeing Aircraft: Known as the On-Sight Supply (OSS), provides supplies needed for daily operational needs of the C-40A aircraft. Boeing Aircraft also provides on sight assistance for all warranty parts and operating systems on the aircraft.

Delta Airlines: Maintains the C check when due on the aircraft.

When a Scheduled Maintance Report and Supply Report is done, Maintance Control will assign a project priory code and then go directly to L-3 who will then fill the order and then the maintance personnel that initiated the report to begin with will update NALCOMIS.

a. Heavy check
In depth overhaul by required manual done by civilian contractor’s
b. Light check
Less in depth version of overhaul maintenance done by civilian contractor’s
c. Drop-in Maintenance
Contract or support for maintenance beyond organizational level where the aircraft is flown to the maintenance service facility.
d. Field team assistance
Airframe or engine depot contract support your maintenance beyond organizational level, performed at the aircraft's location.