Aviation and Defense Safety

Course Overview

The Aviation and Defense Safety course offered by the American Institute of Safety Professionals focusing on the domain of safety principles and practices, understanding and managing risk in the civil and defense aviation sectors, and the legal aspects of aviation safety. The course aligns with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations (14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 27, 135) and the safety and defense aviation standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annexes, the Department of Defense (DoD) safety regulations, providing the fundamentals for aviation safety, airworthy aircraft, and safety of personnel during aviation operations. The course provides students with the principles and techniques of hazard and risk management, the development and implementation of proactive safety management systems (SMS) in accordance with ICAO Safety Management System standards, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety, and the Defense Safety Oversight regulations. It also emphasizes the importance of aviation safety human factors: incident, accident, and operational risk management; crew rest regulations; and safety culture. The program evaluates defense and aviation accident case studies, focusing on risk management, root cause reporting, and lessons learned to guide enhanced risk management. It also studies OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards for emergency preparedness, ground operations, aircraft maintenance safety, and defense facility security to aviation safety and emergency defense operations. Participants gain the skills needed to create, execute, and evaluate all-encompassing safety programs in aviation and defense, cultivate a culture of ongoing safety enhancement, and certify that people, assets, and missions function with the least risk possible while fulfilling regulatory and operational safety standards and requirements. At the end of the program, participants manage and mitigate risk during all phases of a mission.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the principles, regulations, and standards governing safety in aviation and defense sectors.
• Identify hazards and risks associated with aviation operations, defense equipment, and military environments.
• Develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures specific to aviation and defense contexts.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational safety standards.
• Apply emergency response, incident investigation, and crisis management protocols in high-risk aviation and defense scenarios.
• Promote a proactive safety culture among personnel through training, awareness, and leadership engagement.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety technologies effectively to mitigate hazards.
• Document safety activities, incidents, and corrective actions in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Integrate aviation and defense safety principles into operational planning and decision-making processes.
• Continuously improve safety performance by analyzing trends, lessons learned, and best practices in aviation and defense sectors.

Mode of Delivery

Course Content

• Introduction to Aviation and Defense Safety: Roles, Responsibilities, and Legal Requirements
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Aviation and Defense Operations
• Operational Safety Standards, Procedures, and Best Practices
• Emergency Preparedness, Incident Management, and Crisis Response
• Aviation Safety Regulations, Compliance, and Reporting
• Defense Safety Protocols, Security Measures, and Protective Equipment
• Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement of Safety Programs
• Creating a Culture of Safety, Accountability, and Operational Excellence

• Advanced Risk Management and Hazard Mitigation in Aviation and Defense
• Case Studies on Aviation and Defense Safety Incidents and Lessons Learned
• Integration of Safety Management Systems in Aviation and Defense Operations
• Auditing, Compliance Monitoring, and Continuous Safety Improvement Strategies

Entry Requirements

Program Duration

Examination

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