Which activity is a current operations responsibility?

• A. Distribute flight schedules
• B. Prepare and maintain flight authorizations (FAs)
• C. Monitor aircrew upgrade
• D. Establish written pre/post mission procedures and requirements

Answer: (B)

Current operations focuses on the day-to-day execution of flights and keeping aircrews ready to fly. Preparing and maintaining flight authorizations is central to that role because flight authorizations are the official approvals that allow an aircrew to conduct a mission; they must be current and accurate to reflect mission requirements, crew qualifications, and any limitations. Without up-to-date flight authorizations, flights can’t be conducted safely or legally, so this task directly supports ongoing operations.

Distributing flight schedules is more about planning and sharing the schedule, not the authority to fly. Monitoring aircrew upgrade relates to training and progression rather than the real-time execution of missions. Establishing written pre/post mission procedures and requirements concerns documenting procedures, which guides operations but isn’t the act that authorizes daily flight execution.