{"id":707,"date":"2022-11-18T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fodprogram.com\/?p=707"},"modified":"2023-07-21T12:50:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T17:50:48","slug":"fod-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fodcontrol.com\/fod-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"Formalizing The FOD Manager Position"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the first steps I took when I became the FOD Guy was to get recognition of my function and the authority to operate with some autonomy.<\/p>\n

Our maintenance publication mentions that the FOD Manager\u2019s job<\/a> is a full-time job, so I worked with our manpower office to create a new manning authorization for the FOD Manager (Me). With a manpower authorization in the Safety Office, I received funding, status and recognition for my job and for those who will come after me.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t

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Suggested Resources<\/p>\n

Check out our articles on How To Prevent FOD at Your Airport<\/a> or How to Set Up a FOD Program<\/a> for more great ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t

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Here\u2019s a suggested full-time justification breakdown of your duties as a FOD Manager:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
MONTHLY<\/b> <\/b>HOURS<\/b><\/td>\nDUTY <\/b>REQUIREMENT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Inform all unit agencies of FOD hazards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Develop procedures to document and perform spot checks of selected areas each week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Be a member of each FOD investigation and ensure that corrective actions are sound.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Manage and recommend changes (as required) to FOD Prevention training.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Ensure evaluated or repaired FOD is documented.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Periodically inspect and report damaged pavement, flight line construction or other hazards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Recurring FOD Prevention briefings will be given at the discretion of FOD Prevention Manager.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

An initial FOD awareness and responsibilities briefing will be given to all newly assigned personnel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Analyze FOD-related mishap reports and other data for trends that identify areas for management action.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Units should establish a local FOD Prevention Awareness Award and incentive programs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Wing FOD manager will report preventable FOD incidents to appropriate MAJCOM FOD Manager.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The wing safety office in coordination with the wing FOD manager will submit mishap reports IAW AFI 91-204.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Wing FOD Prevention committee meetings will ensure the FOD Prevention Program is sound and meeting unit needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Junior FOD Committee will be chaired by the FOD Prevention officer\/manager.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The wing foreign object damage monitor will be designated as Wing DOPP Monitor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

If possible, training should coincide with DCC training, ground safety training, flightline safety training, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Wing Dropped Object Prevention Program Monitor will report all dropped object to supervision, as required by current Air Force Regulation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

The local wing DOPP monitor will be responsible to investigate dropped objects from a transient aircraft.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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I also put my earlier experience in accounting and budget implementation to good use. Do you need a vehicle? Equipment? Funding for an awards program?<\/p>\n

Like many of you, I didn\u2019t have a budget and was dependent on other funded work centers for all of my needs. When I asked for supplies, trip expenses or equipment, it was with fingers crossed.<\/p>\n

Through another FOD Manager, I learned I could receive my own budget. I began by visiting the base comptroller to share my intentions with him. He had me provide a written list of anticipated expenses, which included funding for equipment, training, and awareness materials. Afterwards, the comptroller and I went to see my boss.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n

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