An example of an API 8 position is which of the following?

• A. Active pilot positions at or below wing level
• B. Numbered air force commander
• C. Flight surgeon in flight status
• D. Non-flying staff officer

Answer: (B)

In Aviation Resource Management, API numbers classify positions by the level of responsibility and whether the role is a flying duty or a non-flying/leadership duty. An API 8 position is a high-level command or staff role within the Air Force hierarchy, not tied to actual aircraft operation.

The example that fits this is a Numbered Air Force commander. This is a senior leadership position responsible for a broad portfolio of wings and units, focusing on organization, policy, and oversight rather than flying duties. It exemplifies the type of top-tier, non-operational leadership role that API 8 is meant to represent.

The other options depict roles tied to flying operations or in-flight duties (active pilots, in-flight medical duties, or general non-flying staff without the same level of command scope). Those are not the typical API 8 examples, which is why the Numbered Air Force commander is the best match.