Flight Commander's Edge

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The Flight Commander's Edge

Welcome to The Edge

The Flight Commander’s Edge is a program established by Air University to support the development of flight-level leadership courses across the Air Force.

Background

Managed by the eSchool of Graduate Professional Military Education, The Flight Commander’s Edge program provides a variety of tools designed to help MAJCOM, NAF, and Wing leadership develop and deploy flight-level leadership courses.

Content

Focusing on both leadership topics and base-specific content, The Flight Commander’s Edge program provides lesson plans that can be executed in the classroom by individuals with little or no teaching experience. Lesson plans and guides provide a discussion- and activity-based “experience” which may be customized and taught by anyone with a minimum amount of preparation.

Community

Content is available for designated MAJCOM, NAF, and Wing-level course directors and facilitators via a dedicated online community. In the community, participants can share information, ask questions, and download both Air University and locally-produced content.

The following video showcases Air University Flight Commander's Edge Program. This video highlights the curriculum provided and practical experiences for action officers or project managers tasked with building flight level leadership development programs to help strengthen Air Force squadrons.

Air University Flight Commander's Edge

Air University Flight Commander's Edge

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The Edge in the News
- Air University Tests Out New Material for Flight Leaders Course
  Posted 11/16/2018
- Team Charleston FltCC Beta
  Posted 11/16/2018
- Air Force Rolls Out Flight Commander's Edge Program
  Posted 11/30/2018
- JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam FLTCC beta
  Posted 01/10/2019
- Flight Commander's Course prepares young officers for leadership
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Dyess hosts first Flight Commander's Course
  Posted 09/29/2020
- 24 IS empowers leaders through flight leadership course
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Flight Commander Course begins at McConnell
  Posted 09/29/2020
- 86th AW prepares new flight commanders
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Flight Commanders: Leading the Charge
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Commentary: flight commander course reflection
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Flight leadership course undergoes changes
  Posted 09/29/2020
- The Flight Commander's Edge sharpens 910th squadrons
  Posted 09/29/2020
- AEDC leaders recognize graduates of first Flight Commander Leadership Course
  Posted 09/29/2020
- 188th Wing completes 1st flight commander leadership course
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Hanscom hosts course for flight-level leaders
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Dobbins hosts flight commander course
  Posted 09/29/2020
- Spangdahlem Flight Commander Leadership Course Inspires Courageous Leaders
  Posted 01/25/2021
- Innaugural Flight Commander Leadership Course
  Posted 01/25/2021
- Hill AFB Introduces Leadership Course for Flight Commanders
  Posted 01/25/2021
- Flight Commander's Edge finds success via sub-virtual format
  Posted 04/29/2021
The Leading Edge (Newsletter)
About our Logo
- Blue and yellow (stylized gold in this portrayal) are the Air Force Colors.
- Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations.
- Yellow (gold) refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.
- The stylized winged propeller denotes the heritage of the Army Air Corps, brought forth into the modern age.
- The triad of deltas refer to man-operated weapons and represent a dual purpose:
  - First, it denotes the "team" philosophy which the flight commander is a key member and leader.
  - Secondly, it reflects the three domains flight commanders operate in -- air, space, and cyberspace.
- The three stars represent the Air Force's cores values of: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do.
- The six pointed stars allude to the Air Force competencies of Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Rapid Global Mobility, Precision Engagement, Information Superiority, and Agile Combat Support.
- The words "confirma turmae profligavere" are Latin and reflect the mission of The Flight Commander's Edge -- to strengthen the squadron.
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