NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-104 for Tactical Flight Officer Training Programs
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed forty-four states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to establish formal training protocols for tactical flight officers.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed forty-four states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to establish formal training protocols for tactical flight officers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recommendation A-14-104, designated under NTSB number ANC13GA036. This directive is addressed to forty-four states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The recommendation urges these jurisdictions to create a formal tactical flight officer training program. This program must include specific instruction on aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, and the operation of aircraft navigational and communications equipment. Furthermore, the NSB advises that tactical flight officers should be utilized during search and rescue operations to enhance safety and operational effectiveness.