It has been quite a hectic time for USAF Airworthi-
ness since my arrival in April 2016. During this
time, the USAF AW Office processed and issued
over 60 Airworthiness Approvals (MFRs/MTCs),
30 Delegation Letters, 8 Airworthiness Publications
and conducted 8 recognitions of foreign military
airworthiness authorities. In addition, Contractor
Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) programs
conducted outside the purview of a Program Office
have swelled, driving a signifi-
cant workload.
We are focused on updating
process, policy, and publica-
tions to reflect current practic-
es, address problem areas, and
to simplify where practicable.
As these policies are circulated
for coordination, it is your
chance to offer corrections,
recommendations, and con-
cerns – I encourage you to cap-
italize on this opportunity.
Note that providing your sage
advice can be a contributing
factor considered when as-
sessing skill levels in the Com-
petency Management database.
Recently, Bob FitzHarris was selected to be the Of-
fice’s Technical Advisor which is effectively the
Deputy Chief, USAF Airworthiness Office. One of
his tasks is to drive me to write newsletters more
frequently than once every 18 months!
As we continue this adventure, I’d like to thank you
for your support and look forward to continued suc-
cess together--We all win together or we all lose
together.
Executive Summary
By David Bushroe
July 2017
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Case Number: 88ABW-2017-4082.
