FLIGHT LINE SUPERVISOR
CHECKLIST
30 May 2008
Note: Highlighted sections reflect evaluation criteria defined by CAP-USAF Instruction 10-2701, Civil Air Patrol
Operations and Training, date 3 August 2007
PRE-DEPLOYMENT -- UPON ALERT NOTIFICATION
Mission Related – Coordination with the Operations Section Chief (OSC)
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Determine mission number, mission objective, and OSC’s guidance
Confirm initial operational location
Determine initial requirement for:
o Aircraft marshallers
o Radio Operators
Personal
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Obtain travel instructions including reporting location and time
Determine any special communications instructions (e.g., travel, radio channel)
Assess personal equipment readiness for the specific incident and conditions
Assemble items for travel and personal support (e.g., medication, money, personal
computer, medications, etc.)
Ensure that a current CAP Identification Card and Specialty Qualification Card (CAPF
101 reflecting qualification for Flight Line Supervisor) are carried on your person
DEPLOYMENT
Arrival at Incident Command Post
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Sign in
Obtain and display incident command post credentials
Receive briefing from the OSC
Survey airport for hazards, unique procedures, and refueling procedures
Coordinate operations with the FBO, ATC Ground Control, and AOBD
o Aircraft parking
o Fire guard duties
o Flight line security
o Refueling procedures
o Maintenance
o Security
o Taxi procedures
o Emergency telephone numbers (medical, fire, police)
Develop an aircraft taxi and marshalling plan and provide it to the AOBD to post and for
briefing aircrews
Ensure all flight line personnel are qualified to perform their respective duties to include
proper aircraft marshalling signals
Ensure flight line personnel have appropriate personnel equipment/clothing
o Safety vests
o Ear protection
o Sunscreen (if req’d)
o Bug repellent (if req’d)
o Warm clothing (if req’d)
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Rain gear (if req’d)
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FLIGHT LINE SUPERVISOR
CHECKLIST
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Brief flight line personnel on team and individual duties, responsibilities, and safety
measures
Ensure usable fire extinguisher(s) are immediately available and assigned personnel
know how to employ them
EMPLOYMENT
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Conduct ramp/FOD check
Monitor non-CAP aircraft and vehicle movements on ramp
Ensure flight line personnel have regular breaks and available water
Consider conducting training during operational pauses
Continuously focus on safety and hazard abatement
Maintain liaison with FBO and ATC Ground Control if applicable
Ensure aircraft are appropriately secured with wheel chocks and tie downs
Ensure the flight line is monitored/supervised by a senior officer at all times
Update OSC of any significant change in status
As directed, participate in Operations Section planning meetings
Provide input to and participate in periodic update briefings
Maintain a list of “lessons learned” for inclusion in final mission AAR
Brief shift replacement about ongoing activities when relieved at the end of an operational
period
Debrief with OSC as directed at the end of each shift.
REDEPLOYMENT
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Complete individual redeployment check-out procedure, including the return of all
equipment
Ensure forms, reports, and section logs are provided to the Documentation Unit Leader
or other designated individual
Close out operations with a final brief to the OSC
Participate in after-action activities as directed
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