112 NATOPS Fundamentals Flashcards
(50 cards)
Discuss the purpose of the NATOPS program
Prescribes general instructions for improving combat readiness and reducing mishaps
State the responsibilities of the CNO NATOPS Coordinator
An individual assigned to the NATOPS products administrator, who represents CNO NATOPS policy at all NATOPS reviews
State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Advisory Group
Consists of all the big-name commanders and commandants who oversee all the NATOPS happenings in their respective command areas of influence and make corrections as necessary
State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Coordinator
Coordinates NATOPS and all its changes
State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Model Manager
The unit commander or head of department designated by the cognizant command to administer the NATOPS program for a specific aircraft model or aviation-related system. These assignments are delineated in the NATOPS status report posted on the Airworthiness Web sit.
State the responsibilities of the NATOPS Program Manager
An individual within the MMU assigned by the model manager to perform administrative responsibilities for the NATOPS program and who is given written authority to act on behalf of the model manager in NATOPS-related matters. Shall be an aviator highly qualified/ knowledgeable/ experienced in aircraft model or subject areas addressed in the manual. Assigned this duty for a minimum of 18 months.
State the responsibilities of the NATOPS evaluator
A highly qualified aircrew member assigned to a NATOPS evaluation unit. Designations shall be in writing by the NATOPS model manager.
State the responsibilities of the NATOPS instructor
A highly qualified aircrew member whose primary duty should be administering the NATOPS evaluation program within a squadron or unit. Shall receive initial and subsequent NATOPS standardization evaluations from the appropriate NATOPS evaluator and be designated in writing by the CO.
State the responsibilities of the Individual Aircrewman
Stick to NATOPS and know it well
State the meaning of a Warning
Could cause injury or death to personnel
State the meaning of a Caution
Could cause damage to equipment
State the meaning of a Note
Essential to emphasize
State the meaning of Shall
Mandatory
State the meaning of Should
Highly recommended but not mandatory
State the meaning of May
Up to the user’s discretion
State the meaning of Will
Used to indicate futurity, never the level of shall, should, etc.
State the purpose of a NATOPS evaluation
Makes sure everyone is on the same page and following the rules set forth by NATOPS
State the purpose of the NAVFLIRS
Naval Flight Record Subsystem- Serves as the go-to flight data for the Aviation Maintenance and Material Management people. Standardized Navy flight activity data collection system
Explain and describe the process for submitting Routine Change Recommendations
Submitted to review conferences, do not require immediate distro to the fleet. Forward recommendation via chain of command to DC
Explain and describe the process for submitting Urgent Chain Recommendations
Change needed ASAP due to safety issue
Explain and describe the process for submitting Interim Change Recommendations
Same as routing changes but slightly faster
Discuss Circadian Rhythm
Natural sleep pattern
Discuss Flight Time
Too much flight time induces fatigue. Too little flight time could cause skills to perish
Discuss Nutrition
Healthy body = healthy mind = healthy performance. Eat well.
