(a) The organisation of the aircraft control room, flight deck and hangars and, at air stations, the airfield, fire fighting and damage control organisation of the air department.
(b) Control and safety of all aircraft taking off, being catapulted and landing on, and of all aircraft, airborne in the immediate vicinity of the carrier or airfield. In a carrier, he is responsible that the relative wind speed, direction and the condition of the flight deck are suitable before giving the signal, permitting aircraft to be launched or landed on.
(c) The safety of aircraft and equipment, other than maintenance equipment, being operated on the flight deck and in hangars.
(d) The organisation and flying efficiency of the ship’s/station’s flight.
(2) In addition he is responsible to Commander (Air) for: -
(a) Aircraft fuelling.
(b) The conduct of operations of the crash tender and the crash ambulance at the air station.
(c) Ensuring that all persons whose duties may require them to be in the vicinity of aircraft are warned of the dangers from propellers, rotors and jet engines.
(d) Correct setting up, daily checking and cleanliness of the landing sight on board a ship or at an air station.
(3) Lieutenant Commander (Flying) will also carry out the duties of the Chairman of Flight Safety Committee at stations and on carriers.