STAFF OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION
The FSO-MT will exercise staff responsibility and supervision over all matters pertaining to the Flotilla member training program and keep all members updated on new developments. This officer will maintain close liaison with the Division Staff Officer of Member Training (SO-MT), the District Staff Officer of Member Training (DSO-MT) and will coordinate and cooperate with FSO-VE, FSO-PE and the FSO-OP regarding any and all member training in these areas. He or she will foster and promote member interest in Specialty Courses offered and all member training opportunities within the Flotilla and Division. For new members, the FSO-MT will oversee the members receive the New Member Training Course, Auxiliary Member Manual (AUXMAN) and will conduct and coordinate training sessions on instructor, vessel examination, boat crew, Specialty Course training, and informal training activities. The FSO-MT will report to the VFC on a monthly basis, ensure all member training forms are correctly and promptly completed and forwarded, and will retain custody of any training aids, equipment, audio-visual material, manuals, and other member training aids. In coordination and cooperation with the FSO-PE and the FSO-VE, he or she will establish individual training programs and schedules for Flotilla members with each session to include a minimum of two sessions with each session at least 2 hours in duration and would review 3 lessons in the Student Workbook for IT and VE candidates. The prospective IT candidate should serve as an instructor's aid in at least three PE classes and teach a three hour class before a qualified instructor. The FSO-MT will coordinate, cooperate and formulate a schedule with the FSO-OP for member training of the Boat Crew operation program (crew and coxswain). Candidates must be trained and then examined by a Qualified Examiner (QE) before receiving certification. The FSO-MT will develop a Specialty Course training program keyed to the needs of the individual Flotilla member with a goal of each member to complete two Specialty Courses each year. This officer will also be responsible for administering the Air Operations Training Course for members interested in participating in Auxiliary aviation as a Pilot or Air Observer. In some regions, Air Operations training program may not be available on the Flotilla or Division level but possibly on the District level.

CONTACT:
Dan Forby
dan4b@juno.com