Incident / Accident Prevention and Investigation

Full time
5 days
Part time:
Flexible scheduling
Theoretical course
Manages safety risk.
Flight training
Not applicable

About The Course

This course provides you with a practical understanding of the systems and tools that organizations have or should have in place that are intended to manage safety risk and reduce the occurrence of incidents and accidents. The course also provides you with knowledge and tools that can be used when assigned responsibilities associated with internal incident investigations.

Course format

This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.

Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.

Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Registration information

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What you will learn

Explain how aviation safety regulations are drafted and how compliance and quality assurance contribute to an organization’s safety performance
Outline the basics of SMS and Risk Management
Summarize human factors and organizational behavior and discuss the influence of culture
Establish differences between accident investigations and internal incident investigations
Explain how an internal incident investigation is conducted and the methodology for drafting a report
Outline the basics associated with an aircraft accident investigation

Course content

The link between aviation accidents and rule making

State accident investigation responsibilities especially Annex 13, 19 and ICAO Doc 9859

Importance of developing and maintaining comprehensive and effective internal policies and procedures

Importance of structured safety management in preventing incidents and accidents

Importance in understanding human factors, culture and organizational behavior in preventing incidents and accidents

Differences and similarities in internal incident investigations and state-controlled accident investigations

Initiating and conducting an internal incident investigation

Basic accident investigation procedures

Incident investigation report

Who should attend

Civil aviation authorities

Airport authorities

Air navigation service providers

Aircraft maintenance organizations

Airlines

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Exam information

Will be conducted in Georgia at 1 of these 6 Airports depending on weather and flight tasking.

Natakhtari

Batumi

Tbilisi

Telavi

Kutaisi

Amrolauri

FAQ

Do I need a visa to study in Georgia?

Citizens of many CIS and European countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay here for up to one year. We can help with an invitation if needed.

Where does the training take place?

The theoretical part (if needed) is conducted online. The flight training takes place at Natakhtari Airfield (Georgia).

Is it possible to pay for the training in installments?

Yes. All courses are paid in stages — you only pay for the current module (PPL, flight hours, etc.).

Do you provide student accommodation?

Yes. We offer accommodation either directly at the airfield or nearby Mtskheta area.

What level of English do I need?

A basic level is enough to start. Aviation English (ICAO) exam will be required — we help organize it online.

I have never flown before. Can I start from scratch?

No. For CPL(A) you must already have a PPL(A) license. If you don’t have it yet, start with PPL(A) course.

Can I start training without a medical certificate?

You will need a Class 1 Medical Certificate for CPL(A) practical training and licensing.

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