Introduction
This two day course will provide participants with an insight into how to set up and run a FDM/FDA (a.k.a. FOQA)Program, under the present ICAO/EU framework, and includes a "live demonstration" from one of the leading FDM software vendors. The trainer will also show how FDM can be used to identify precursors to "Overruns and Runway Excursions"; one of the UK CAA's "Significant Seven".
After this course, participants should have a good knowledge of the requirements, process, practical usage and benefits of a FDM/FDA programme, in line with the EU Regulations and ICAO SARPS.
NAA personnel holding an OPS and/or Flight Safety Post and Operations or flight safety staff will benefit the most from this course. t is also beneficial for third party personnel with operations and flight safety experience.
Course Content
The course will provide a more detailed overview of the technical aspects of each of these topics as follows:
- Module 01: Introduction to FDA/FOQA
- Module 02: EU-OPS and ICAO regulatory frameworks
- Module 03: The Principles and Process of a FDM Programme
- Module 04: Selecting Targets-Events and Parameters
- Module 05: Data retrieval and analysis tools
- Module 06: Data validation and assessment
- Module 07: Use of Statistics/Producing Reports
- Module 08 Corrective Action
- Module 09 Incident Investigation and Special Projects
- Module 10: SMS and FDM/FDA
- Module 11: Database management
- Module 12: Feedback to the crews
- Module 13: Legal Issues related to FDM/FDA
- Module 14: Demonstration of FDM Software (subject to availability)
- Module 15: Operational, Engineering and Financial Benefits of a FDM/FDA Programme
- Module 16: Course Summary
Who should take this course
- National Aviation Authorities:
Staff Members having duties and responsibilities in line with the scope of this course.
- International organisations:
Operational and flight safety personnel
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Operators and Service Providers:
Operator's operations and flight safety personnel; and also providers of relevant operational products or relevant services for operators.
Pre-requisites
Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access course material which will only be provided in electronic format.
Duration
2 days, starting at 0900 on the first day and ending at approx. 17.00 on the last day.