AVIATION SERVICES & BADGES

AFMAN 11-402 Aviation and Parachutist Service

establishes aviation service, policy, and procedures for awarding USAF aeronautical ratings and aviation badges to all aircrew members.

Aeronautical Orders (AO)

issued to start or end your aviation career, allows you to perform your duties on your assigned aircraft and entitle your CSIP.

Aviation Start Date (AO)

the effective date of the first order to perform flying duties as a Career Enlisted Aviator (CEA).

Basic Aircrew Badge

temporary awarded upon completion of level 3 courses, permanently rewarded after IQT

Senior Aircrew Badge

awarded after completion of at least 7 years of aviation service and at a skill level 5.

Chief Aircrew Badge

awarded after at least at 15 years of aviation services and at a skill level 7.