API Flashcards - Aircrew Position Indicator

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What does API stand for?

Aircrew Position Indicator

What is the definition of API 1?

Pilot positions

What does API 2 represent?

Navigator/CSO/Observer

What does API 3 indicate?

Staff or supervisory position at wing level and below not required to fly Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of API 4?

Staff or supervisory position above wing level not required to fly Signup and view all the answers

What does API 5 refer to?

Flight surgeon positions Signup and view all the answers

What does API 6 represent?

Staff or supervisory positions at wing level and below that are required to fly (RATED) Signup and view all the answers

What does API 7 refer to?

USAF officers assigned to active flying duties in other than USAF units Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of API 8?

Staff or supervisory positions above wing level that are required to fly (RATED) Signup and view all the answers

What is API 9?

Air Battle manager (ABM) required to fly Signup and view all the answers

What does API 0 signify?

Rated officers assigned to non-rated positions and all non-rated officers Signup and view all the answers

What does FAC stand for?

Flying Activity Code Signup and view all the answers

What does FAC 1 indicate?

Primary job is to fly, not associated with formal flying training Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of FAC 2?

Instructors, supervisors, and students assigned to fly trainer aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What does FAC 3 refer to?

Operation Supervisor rated officers who are active flyers not associated with formal flying training Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of FAC 7?

Inactive rated officers placed in inactive status Signup and view all the answers

What does FAC 0 signify?

Rated officers assigned to non-rated duties and not involving flying Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ESC 1?

0-12 years Continuous Signup and view all the answers

What does FSC 0 indicate?

Admin reasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of FSC A?

Operational flying Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

API - Aircrew Position Indicator

A one-digit manpower code that classifies aircrew positions as either numeric (rated) or alphabetic (CEA).
API codes relate to the aircrew member's assigned position, validated by the HARM office.

API Codes

API 1: Designates pilot positions.
API 2: Indicates navigator, combat systems officer, or observer roles.
API 3: Refers to non-flying staff or supervisory positions at wing level or below (rated).
API 4: Applies to staff or supervisory positions above wing level that are not required to fly (rated).
API 5: Corresponds to flight surgeon assignments.
API 6: Positions at wing level or below required to fly (rated).
API 7: Active flying duties for USAF officers assigned to non-USAF units.
API 8: Supervisory positions above wing level that require flying (rated).
API 9: Air Battle Manager (ABM) roles that necessitate flying.
API 0: Rated officers in non-rated roles and all non-rated officers.

Specific API Roles

API A: Line flying unit with aircraft assigned.
API B: Staff or supervisory positions at wing level and below that require active flying.
API C: Staff or supervisors at wing level and below not required to fly.
API D: Supervisory roles above wing level that require flying.
API E: Supervisory roles above wing level not required to fly.
API G: Flying duties in non-USAF units; not occupying a USAF position.
API Z: Non-CEA duties with no CEA responsibilities.

FAC - Flying Activity Code

Defines the member's actual flying activity in detail, indicating what the member is doing in their position.

FAC Codes

FAC 1: Primary job is flying; not related to formal flying training.
FAC 2: Instructors and students involved in formal flying training who actively fly.
FAC 3: Operation supervisors who are active flyers not linked to formal training.
FAC 7: Inactive rated officers.
FAC 0: Rated officers in non-rated duties and not flying.

Specific FAC Roles

FAC A: CEA's in non-formal flying training positions, operational role.
FAC B: Instructors and students in formal flying training with active flying roles.
FAC C: Operation supervisors who are active flyers not in formal training.
FAC G: CEAs in inactive status.

ESC - Years of Continuous Service Codes

ESC 1: 0-12 years continuous service.
ESC 2: 12-18 years continuous service.
ESC 3: 18-25 years continuous service.
ESC 4: 18-22 years of continuous service.
ESC 5: 12-18 years of conditional service.
ESC 6: 18-25 years of conditional service.
ESC 7: 25+ years conditional service.
ESC A: Continuous Combat Support Incentive Pay (CSIP).

FSC - Flight Status Code

FSC 0: Administrative reasons.
FSC 1: Fear of flying.
FSC 3: Medical disqualification.
FSC 6: Termination of flight/jump pay requirements.
FSC 9: Air Force educational leave of absence.

Additional FSC Codes

FSC E: Related to parachutist duties.
FSC U: Undergraduate status.
FSC Z: Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) duties.
FSC T: For indoctrination flyers.

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