Introduction

This two-day course will provide participants with an insight into how to set up and run an 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 an 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 an 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 an FDM/FDA Programme
• Module 16: Course Summary

Who should take this course

1. National Aviation Authorities:
   Staff Members performing duties and responsibilities in line with the scope of this course.
2. International organisations:
   Operational and flight safety personnel
3. Operators and Service Providers:
   Operator's operations and flight safety personnel; and also providers of relevant operational products or relevant services for operators.

 

Duration

2 days, starting at 0900 on the first day and ending at approx. 17.00 on the last day.