Task Statement for Military Occupational Structure Identification - 00021 Flight Engineer

A-MD-154-000/FP-000 - Appendix 1, Annex D

MOSID 00021 - Flight Engineer (FLT ENGR)

FLT ENGR shall perform duties related to:

mission planning;
pre/post flight inspections;
monitoring/operating aircraft (A/C) system controls;
responding to emergency situations;
calculating A/C & engine performance data;
compute weight & balance;
identify A/C abnormalities;
certify A/C for flight;
maintain A/C by:
- completing scheduled & unscheduled inspections;
- rectification & certification of A/C unserviceability; and
- replenishing fuel, oil & lubricants;
conduct flight simulator training; and
perform other duties.

Duties are carried out in tactical field/ship, isolated & urban environments.

Circle the X for each task that Mbr is UNABLE or UNFIT to perform.

MOC Related Duties	CWO	MWO	WO	SGT	MCPL	CPL
1. Lift up to 40 Kg from ground 1.3 m to A/C continuously for 45 minutes.	X	X	X	X	X	X
2. Lift and carry one end of shared load weighing up to 100 Kg.		X	X	X	X	X
3. Manipulate weights of 35 Kg while climbing, stooping, bending, or crawling.	X	X	X	X	X	X
4. Manhandle 45 gallon drums in fuel caches.			X	X	X	X
5. Hand pump up to 450 gals of fuel from drums.				X	X	X
6. Wear personal survival equipment of 12 Kg while airborne, 12 hours per day.				X	X	X
7. Maintain high level of mental and physical dexterity for prolonged periods.	X	X	X	X	X	X
8. Monitor and control systems from overhead control panel.	X	X	X	X
9. Inspect/repair A/C in low light and all weather.	X	X	X	X	X	X
10. Operate ground support equipment near A/C in congested areas in all weather.	X	X	X	X	X	X
11. Maintain moderate to high physical exertion for 5 mins to manually actuate doors, flaps, etc.	X	X	X	X	X	X
12. Climb ladders 4 m to A/C surfaces in all weather conditions.	X	X	X	X	X	X
13. Remain highly alert for 20 hours per days.	X	X	X	X	X	X
14. Endure up to 8 hours of low level flying in bad weather.		X	X	X	X	X
15. Endure high noise, vibration and heat.	X	X	X	X	X	X
16. Cope with stress in time-critical A/C preparation, low/high level and pressurized/non-pressurized ops for 12 hours.	X	X	X	X	X	X
17. Remain sitting in A/C for up to 12 hrs in cramped, uncomfortable spaces.	X	X	X	X	X	X
18. Endure exposure with caustic/toxic substance and fuel/hot exhaust fumes.	X	X	X	X	X	X

Ch 1995