The HAW is independent of any command by NATO, European Union, United Nations, but is overseen by the SAC Steering Board and are supported by the NATO Airlift Management Programme Office (NAM PO).
HAW ei ole ühegi NATO, Euroopa Liidu ega ÜRO käsuliini osa, kuid tema tegevust jälgib SACi juhtkomitee (Steering Board) ja teda toetab NATO õhutranspordi juhtprogrammi büroo (NATO Airlift Management Programme Office, NAM PO).