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Operations at Remote Airports Conference

S3165 — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

May 29, 2013
Ottawa Marriott
Ottawa, ON
remoteopsconference.alpa.org

This conference will provide an interactive, open discussion forum to explore safety and related issues that arise when conducting air carrier operations at airports in the high Arctic and similarly remote locations. Airport infrastructure issues, operational considerations, human factors limitations, and the changing regulatory and legislative environment, along with other pertinent topics, will be discussed.

Advanced Accident Investigation Course (AI-3)

S3165 — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

June 11- 13, 2013
University of North Dakota UND
Grand Forks, ND

The course will run from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day. Participants should be prepared to attend the three-day training in its entirety. The AI-3 will run until approximately 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, but students are encouraged to participate in an altitude chamber flight or an ATC facility tour/demo Thursday afternoon (if scheduling permits), hosted by UND respective CASC or CAI. There are no prerequisites for non-ALPA attendees. Register online.

Basic Safety School (BSS)

S3165 — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:49:00 GMT

June 18-20, 2013
SeaTac, WA

Basic Safety School (BSS) consists of two individual modules in the safety-training curriculum: Safety One (SA-1) and Accident/Incident Investigation One (AI-1). Please note that the course is designed to assist new air safety representatives including: Central Air Safety Chairmen (CASC), Local Air Safety Chairmen (LASC), and Accident/Incident Investigators in identifying and carrying out their responsibilities to their own Master Executive Council. Prerequisites: ALPA Members must have approval from their MEC Central Air Safety Chairman and/or MEC Chairman prior to registration. Non-ALPA attendees require prior approval of the National Safety Coordinator (NSC). Register online.

Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) Training Course [with BSS]

S3165 — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:50:00 GMT

June 18-20, 2013
SeaTac, WA

The Airport Safety Liaison (ASL) training course is part of a three-day curriculum that includes Basic Safety School (BSS). It provides pilot volunteers with a basic understanding of the ASL’s role and assists new ASLs in identifying and carrying out their responsibilities at their assigned airports. Prerequisites: ALPA Members must have prior approval from the AGE Group Chairman to become an ASL for a specific airport and completed the Air Safety Organization (ASO) approval process. Additional Prerequisites: Member must have completed the ALPA BSS and received approval of a candidate’s MEC Central Air Safety Chairman (CASC) and/or MEC Chairman. Pilots who have previously completed BSS are only required to attend the one-day ASL training session. The ASL course is not open to non-ALPA members. Register online.

Security Training Course (STC)

S3165 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:50:00 GMT

June 18-19, 2013
SeaTac, WA

The Security Training Course (STC) is a two-day curriculum that provides pilot volunteers with an introduction to ALPA policies, protocols, and guidance on how to serve as an MEC security representative. It is administered by ALPA’s Air Safety Organization (ASO) and runs concurrent with ALPA’s Basic Safety School (BSS). The first day’s curriculum brings together students from the security and safety disciplines for training that is designed to help them understand how to best function within the ALPA environment. On the second day, STC students break out for specific training in handling security issues at the MEC level. Prerequisites: ALPA Members must have MEC approval (i.e., Security Chair/Coordinator, or Central Air Safety Chairman and/or MEC Chairman) prior to registration. The course is not open to non-ALPA members. Register online.

Professional Standards Group Seminar

S3165 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:50:00 GMT

November 5-6, 2013
ALPA Conference Center
Herndon, VA

November 5 - Professional Standards Group MEC Chairs and Vice-Chairs meeting. This day is dedicated to the leadership of the Professional Standards Group to discuss issues affecting our ever changing Airline Pilot community and in unified collaboration, provide solutions to further enhance positive professional standards amongst our peers. November 6 - One Day Comprehensive Training. This is a full day of broad spectrum training that will provide all Pro-Stans volunteers with the necessary instruction, mentoring and guidance to be an effective Professional Standards Group representative. Register online.

CIRP Training

host — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:56:00 GMT

October 23-25, 2012
Herndon, VA

The Air Line Pilots Association, International is hosting a CIRP training October 23-25, 2012 in Herndon, VA. The meeting will begin at 9:00 am on the 23rd and go until approximately 5:00 pm each day and then end on the 25th at approximately 3:00 pm. Attendance is free for ALPA members in good standing and is $150 for invited non ALPA members. Register online.

ALPA Launches 58th Annual Air Safety Forum

host — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:42:00 GMT

August 8, 2012 - Welcoming ALPA line pilot safety, security, and pilot assistance representatives, plus government, airline management, and other industry representatives to ALPA’s 58th Air Safety Forum, ALPA’s President, Capt. Lee Moak, said for the Air Line Pilots Association, “everything matters when it comes to advancing aviation safety. For ALPA, it’s not just our job—it’s a moral imperative.”

During opening remarks, Moak said he was proud that “in the past year we have accomplished a great deal in the areas of safety, security, and pilot assistance.”

Basic Safety School

host — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:48:00 GMT

September 18-20, 2012
Herndon, VA

BSS consists of two individual modules in the safety-training curriculum: Safety One (SA-1) and Accident/Incident Investigation One (AI-1). SA-1 provides a formal introduction for pilot volunteers regarding working within the ALPA Air Safety structure. AI-1 provides ALPA pilots with an introduction to accident/incident investigation. Please note that the course is designed to assist new air safety representatives including: Central Air Safety Chairmen (CASC), Local Air Safety Chairmen (LASC), and Accident/Incident Investigators (AII) in identifying and carrying out their responsibilities to their own Master Executive Council. The tentative agenda will be available online on the Air Safety web page under the “safety training” tab and “catalogue” listing for BSS. Register online.

Evolution of Safety through Pilot Training

S3165 — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT

July 12, 2012
Capital Hilton
Washington, DC

This one-day conference will explore many facets of developing and maintaining the most critical component of airline safety, a well-trained pilot. The FAA’s Acting Administrator and ALPA’s president will lead a distinguished list of aviation leaders from regulators, airlines, academia, and subject matter experts, who will inform attendees about the latest advances in pilot recruitment and qualifications, training technologies, training programs, and much more. For conference information visit pilottrainingconference.alpa.org.

58th Annual Air Safety Forum

S3165 — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:00 GMT

August 6-9, 2012
Hilton Washington
Washington, DC

For forum information visit safetyforum.alpa.org.