30 May 2007

Course Description

This is course is designed to meet the needs of military from allied nations by with a working knowledge of aircraft mishap prevention and mishap investigation procedures, policies and techniques. Course graduates will be capable of performing the duties of a full-time organizational or installation flight safety officer and as the investigator for aircraft mishaps of all classes.  The will include hands on experience in the SCSI Crash Lab if taught in Southern California.

Who Should Attend

Military personnel who will be assigned as organizational flight safety officers.

Any one who needs an in-depth understanding of the military mishap prevention process with an international focus.

How You Will Benefit

You will gain the knowledge and techniques to establish, administer and evaluate an installation-level aircraft mishap prevention program. If desired and the appropriate directives are provided, the program will be tailored to the requirements of the customer’s rules and requirements. You will acquire a basic understanding of human factors, human performance and the physiological limitations that apply to mishap prevention in the aviation environment. You will learn the basics of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) and how to employ this powerful tool. You will develop an understanding of basic principles of communication and how these apply to a flight safety officer’s duties. You will review basic mathematics and physics problems related to mishap prevention. This course covers all aspects of investigation from applicable rules and regulations through investigation technology, analysis and reports. The participant develops an understanding of the entire investigation process and is well prepared to participate in future investigations. This course meets the objectives of USAF International Flight Safety Officer Course WCIP 05U.

Course Topics

History of Aviation Safety Safety Theories and Philosophy Fundamentals of Prevention Mishap Prevention Concepts Aviation Safety Agencies The Organization and Elements of A Safety Program An overview of Applicable Rules and Regulations Basic Management Concepts for Flight Safety Officers Legal Issues Arising in Flight Safety The Elements of a Flight Safety Program Bird strike Avoidance Midair Collision Avoidance High Accident Potential Program Hazardous Air Traffic Reports Disaster Response Planning and Exercises Operational Risk Management Distribution of Safety Information and Information Reporting Systems Hazard Reporting Systems and Hazard Elimination The Duties of a Flight Safety Officer Safety Inspections and Audits Flight Safety Meetings Safety Education and Training Safety Awards Programs Airfield Safety Flight Safety in Aircraft Maintenance Aging Aircraft Issues Safety Issues for Deployed Operations Flight Safety Analysis Techniques Basic Math and Physics for Mishap Prevention Communication Skills for Safety Officers The Military Investigation Process (USA) International Investigation Procedures (ICAO) Preparing for Investigation Safety at the Crash Site Priorities and Initial Actions Investigation Techniques for: Engines, Structures, Fire, Aircraft Systems, Instruments, and Recording Devices Wreckage Recovery and Reconstruction Photography and Diagrams  Midair Collisions Interviewing Witnesses Behavior of Materials Using the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System Aircraft Performance Factors Computers and Simulation Human Factors and Accident Pathology Analytical Techniques Reporting Requirements Construction of Reports Investigation Management.

Course Administration

This is a contract course designed to be delivered at the customer’s location or at the Pacific Palms Conference Center in Southern California. This course when conducted in Southern California will utilize the SCSI Crash Laboratory. The course is 37.5 days (300 hours of instruction). Classes start at 0800 and end at 1700 except on the last Friday when classes end at noon.

Contact SCSI at (310) 517-8844 or 800-545-3766 (US and Canada only) for details on this course.