W. Va. Code R. § 141-59-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-59-4 - RESPONSIBILITIES

a. General. Accident reporting and the prevention of aircraft accidents are a command responsibility. Commanders will set and enforce high operating standards in every activity of the unit. Safety is a by-product of professionalism. Professionalism means complying with set standards. By the book operations are mandatory. There are two kinds of operation - the wrong way and by the book.

b. State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO). TheSAAO serves as the focal point for aviation safety program management and is responsible to the Adjutant General for supervision and implementing the WVARNG Aviation Accident Prevention Plan. He is responsible for coordinating aviation safety matters among NGB, State Staff, Aviation facilities, units, and sections.

c. State Aviation Safety Officer (SASO). TheSASO will:

(1) Assist in establishing and implementing basic policies, plans, and procedures for establishing, supervising, and directing a functional state aviation safety program.

(2) Review and forward aviation accident reports lAW AR 385-40.

(3) Serve as a member of the State Safety Council.

(4) Ertsiu-e that safety surveys are conducted.

d. Army Aviation Support Facility Commanders (AASFC). AASF Commanders will:

(1) Advise and assist conunanders in the use of ARNG aircraft and their responsibility for aviation safety.

(2) Supervise aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, standardization, and the Additional Flight Training Period (AFTP) Program.

(3) Ensiwe that each AFTP has a designated supervisor who is responsible for mission, safety, and weather briefings.

e. Unit Commanders.

(1) Ensure that unit persoimel know and support the aviation accident prevention plan.

(2) Establish a safety council and attend council meetings.

(3) Attend safety briefings.

(4) Request quotas for safety schools and place school trained safety personnel in appropriate positions.

(5) Prepareawritten"Commander'sAccidentPreven-tion Program."

f. Instructor Pilot (IP)/ASO'S

(1) Assist and advise the facility/unit commanders on all matters pertaining to safety (air and ground).

(2) Ensure all matters pertaining to safety are incorporated in the AASF SOP.

(3) Monitor policies, standards and procediu-es.

(4) Maintain aviation safety files.

(5) Conduct accident prevention surveys at least semiannually.

(6) Coordinate with operations and maintenance to ensure safe operating practices are conducted.

(7) Maintain a safety bulletin board.

(8) Monitor the facility/imit pre-accident plan.

(9) Coordinate with other safety officers throughout the state on matters of aviation safety.

(10) Conduct quarterly safety meetings.

(11) Rehearse and review the pre-accident plan with the operations officer at least quarterly.

(12) Inspect the physicil condition of airfields, heliports and tactical landing sites for hazards, recommend approval, and eitsiu-e that all hazards are publicized.

(13) Maintain current reference files of aviation safety literature.

(14) Review aviation flight records and training programs and make recommendations to correct any deficiencies noted.

(15) Manage the operational hazard report program.

(16) Advise and assist aircraft accident investigation boards.

(17) Monitor Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) and related survival training program.

(18) Monitor the hazard communication program.

(19) Manage the unit's safety awards program lAW AR 672-74.

(20) Establish and maintEiin a close liaison with appropriate Navy, Air Guard, Air Force, Army and Marine safety directives as required to ensure cooperation on matters of mutual concern.

(21) Cooperate with federal and non-federal organizations engaged in aviation prevention activities.

(22) Conduct follow-up action on recommendations submitted by accident investigation boards, aviation safety councils and aviation safety meetings.

g. Aviation Safety NCO.

(1) Maintain liaison with the Command Sergeant Major, First Sergeants, and other enlisted personnel on all aviation safety matters.

(2) Observe aircraft support activities to detect and report unsafe practices or procedures.

(3) Participate as a member in the enlisted safety council and Scifety coimcil and act as a liaison between the coimcils.

(4) Post reference files of aviation safety literature.

(5) Take part in imit safety surveys.

(6) Provide technical assistance to aircraft investigation boards. -

h. Aviation Maintenance Officer.

(1) Maintenance training is provided to all maintenance personnel.

(2) Shop areas are surveyed for hazards.

(3) Safety equipment is available and used.

(4) Maintenance practices are standardized and conducted by the book.

(5) The parts exchange program is established lAW appropriate directives.

i. Maintenance Personnel.

(1) Perform by the book maintenance.

(2) Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

(3) Comply with imit/facility SOP directives.

(4) Report material/publication deficiencies through QDR, EIR, or DA Form 208 as appropriate.

j. The ALSE Technician.

(1) Establish a library of ALSE publications and ensure that the units pinpoint distribution account is updated to include ALSE publications.

(2) Maintain files on inspection, maintenance, expiration dates, and supply pertaining to ALSE.

(3) Inspect all controlled drugs used in survival kits and vests.

k. Aviators.

(1) Brief crew and passengers LAW FM 1-400 and appropriate directives.

(2) Ensiu-e that ALSE is commensurate with the mission and the operational environment and that air crewmembers and passengers are briefed on its location and use.

(3) Attain and maintain proficiency in assigned aircraft.

(4) Maintain mental and physical fitness.

(5) Comply with sovmd flight principles and safe practices during all flight operations regardless of mission urgency.

(6) Report hazards and unsafe conditions or acts to the proper authorities. -

(7) Make on the spot corrections of unsafe conditions when appropriate.

I. Supervisors, Platoon Leaders and Section Leaders.

(1) Correct all known safety deficiencies on the spot.

(2) Report all imsafe conditions to the tmit/facility ASO when on spot corrections cannot be made.

(3) Ensure all individuals receive continuous supervised safety training in job activities.

m. Flight Surgeon.

(1) Maintain a liaison within the command to implement the aviation medicine program.

(2) Take part in and observe flight operations.

(3) Serve as a member of aircraft investigation board.

(4) Serve as a member of Flight Evaluation Boards.

(5) Ensure that the medical portion of the pre-accident plan is adequate.

(6) Monitor the physical and mental well-being of aviation personnel.

(7) Enstu-e air crewmembers are aware of self medication restrictions.

(8) Monitor the survival and physiological training of aviation crewmembers.

(9) Medically clear crewmembers for further flight duty after aircraft accidents.

(10) Take part in aviation safety meetings.

(11) Monitor the fitting, use and serviceability of ALSE equipment.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-59-4