NTSB Training Center.

Title

Accident Investigation Orientation for Aviation Professionals
(previously titled "Aviation Industry Training for Airline Professionals")

Description This course, led by senior NTSB management and investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates major aircraft accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation.
ID Code AS301
Dates and Tuitions

March 26-27, 2008
$495 for all applications with payment received no later than February 26
$550 for all applications with payment received Feb. 27 - March 20
Applications submitted between March 21 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on March 25 will be accepted with payment of $50 late registration fee.

October 15-16, 2008
$495 for all applications with payment received no later than September 15
$550 for all applications with payment received September 16 - October 9
Applications submitted between October 10 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on October 14 will be accepted with payment of $50 late registration fee.

Times 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location

NTSB Training Center • 45065 Riverside Parkway • Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Status OPEN. Applications are now being accepted.
Apply to Attend

March 26-27, 2008
October 15-16, 2008

CEUs Not available for this course.
Overview
  • NTSB overview and history
  • Authority of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety
  • NTSB go-team and the on-scene investigation
  • The “party” process
  • Post on-scene investigation
  • Responsibilities to families of accident victims
  • Role of the NTSB board member and the Office of Public Affairs
  • International investigations
  • Safety recommendations
  • Tutorial: TWA flight 800 investigation and reconstruction
Performance Results Upon completion of this course the participant will:
  • Improve the overall preparedness of an airline response team
  • Reduce confusion following an accident event by proactively managing the on-scene situation
  • Explain the role of the air carrier as a part of the “party process” at a domestic and international investigation.
  • Identify what the federal law requires of air carriers regarding family assistance
Who May Attend
  • Investigators from the NTSB and other accident investigation authorities/commissions worldwide
  • Potential participants in an NTSB investigation: Investigative and safety personnel employed by airframe, engine or component manufacturers, airlines, civilian and military agencies, and related labor unions
  • Members of the academic community attending for research purposes (on a space-available basis)
Accommodations Area hotels and restaurants
Airports Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles
Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles
More Information

Email TrainingCenter@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900

Courses, forums and symposia are added to the schedule throughout the year.  Subscribe to the e-newsletter to learn about upcoming events and new programs: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/list/list.htm