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Active Aviation Training - part of Active Solutions Consulting Group - are pleased to announce a new schedule of global airline training courses available to airline training instructors and managers at its Gatwick Airport based training centre throughout 2012.

Attendance on the courses starts from as little as £395 per delegate across a range of subjects including Training and Instructional Techniques and CRM Facilitators Courses as well as the more safety specific courses such as Survival, Fire Fighting, Aviation Medicine, Emergency Equipment, SEP Standards and Dangerous Goods.

To date the company’s Instructor Training Courses have already been hugely successful in having been delivered both in the UK and overseas to more than 100 airlines from six continents worldwide who chose Active Aviation Training for their ability to provide quality assured and cost effective training solutions which meet the requirements of both operators and aviation Authorities across the globe.

The courses are from one day to four days duration, are fully compliant with EU EASA Implementing Rules and certification is provided.  Courses commence from January 2012.  For further details and course programmes, enquirers should email info@activeaviationtraining.com or call us on 0044 (0)8700 672 757.

Instructor Manual

Designing and creating instructor manuals and training resources for use during training sessions can be a timely and costly exercise. Our experience in creating training and instructor manuals extends to over ten years of service provision to worldwide airlines. Our training and course development team come from various airline backgrounds and we have an unrivalled ability in creating customised instructor manuals for airlines to use during cabin crew and flight crew training.

Instructor Manual - Options for Airline Customers to use during Training

As an independent consulting provider we offer worldwide customers the following options which include:

  • Creation of a course specific Instructor Manuals
  • Design and creation of Instructor Resources to use during training
  • Creation of lesson plans and instructor guides
  • Creation of visual aids to accompany instructor manuals
  • Update and review of existing training materials
  • Inclusion of industry case studies, applicable notes and operator specifics

Our Services - Fast, Reliable & Cost Effective

As experienced airline consultants we know that working closely with each airline customer is the best method of ensuring we can deliver the required results in a cost effective and efficient manner. Our team will establish links with the appropriate persons at each airline to ensure that we are including all the relevant and applicable information within each instructor manual. We will send regular update reports and will arrange for appropriate meetings to address the on-going development of the project.

Compliance with Operator & Authority Requirements

Any training manuals and materials we are involved in producing or updating will be done with the utmost care to ensuring that we are including the applicable inforamtion to each operator and that the manual meets the needs of each corresponding Authority.

Formats & Handover

Instructor Manuals and Training Resources can be made available to customers in different formats. We can also source and arrange for the relevant printing and shipping if required. This includes branded covers and manual inserts.

Further Information

For further information on how we turn an Instructor Manual and Training Materials project into a reality please contact us on enquiries@activescg.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

 

Cabin Safety Instructor Training

The aim of our Cabin Safety Instructor course is to provides cabin safety instructors with in-depth knowledge on cabin safety subjects and training requirements. The course provides instructors with the skills to understand effective practical training and also how to conduct examinations and checking of standards in a fair and consistent manner. During the course instructors will participate in ditching / wet drill practical training, fire & smoke practical training and evacuation drills. The course also reviews recent case studies and statistics to use in training to ensure SEP courses can be delivered in a motivational manner with up to date information.

Course Content - Cabin Safety Instructor Training

The content of our Cabin Safety Instructors Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location and we offer customers the choice of sending delegates on courses held at our London Gatwick Training facilities - click here for course dates - or we can deliver at your own training centre on dates to suit.

  • Introductions & Course Objectives
  • Understanding the role of the Cabin Safety Instructor
  • Cabin Safety Training Requirements for Cabin Crew & Flight Crew
  • Emergency Landing Planned & Unplanned
  • Decompression
  • Fire & Smoke
  • Pilot Incapacitation
  • Precautionary Landing & Other Abnormal Situations
  • Survival
  • Training Requirements for Aircraft Type & Operator Specifics
  • Conducting Practical Training
  • Measuring Performance & Checking
  • Fire & Smoke Practical Training
  • Water Drills / Ditching Practical Training
  • Evacuation Techniques Practical Training

Duration

3 days

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors delivering courses for cabin crew, flight crew, flight attendants and pilots attend this training course as either an introduction to their careers as cabin safety instructors or as a refresher to update their existing knowledge and skills. Delegates attending this course must have completed a Training Skills / Training & Instructional Techniques program prior to completing this training.

Further Information our Airline Instructor Courses

To find out further about our Cabin Safety Instructor Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Training & Instructional Techniques

The aim of our Training & Instructional Techniques Course is to enhance the knowledge and skills of instructors enabling them to train cabin crew, flight crew and ground staff in a motivational and effective manner. Our four day course provides interactive learning presentations and coaching from our experienced training team. Course participants are also required to create and deliver micro training sessions and presentations as part of the learning process, which is supported with feedback and development guidance from our instructors.

Training & Instructional Techniques - Course Content

The content of our Training & Instructional Techniques Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location and we offer customers the choice of sending delegates on courses held at our London training facilities - click here for course dates - or we can deliver at your own training centre on dates to suit.

  • Introductions & Course Objectives
  • Learning Theories
  • Learning Cycle
  • Learning Styles
  • Retention & Recall of Information
  • Planning learning events
  • Working with aims, objectives & learning outcomes
  • Structuring training sessions
  • Time Management in Training
  • Managing Change
  • Handling Nerves
  • Working with Lesson Plans
  • Use of Learning Contracts
  • Communication Skills in the Classroom
  • Voice Management
  • Listening Skills
  • Handling Discussions
  • Facilitating in the Learning Environment
  • Use of Visual Aids
  • Use of Games & Exercises
  • Diversity & Conflict Management
  • Evaluating Courses & Feedback
  • Performance Observations
  • Report Writing
  • Action Plans
  • Learning Logs
  • Further Development

Duration of our Training & Instructional Techniques Course

4 days [Note: With smaller groups the duration may be 3 days]

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors from around the world attend this training course as either an introduction to their careers as cabin crew, flight crew and ground staff instructors or as a refresher to update their existing knowledge and skills. This course is ideal for instructors involved in the training of cabin crew, flight crew, ground staff, flight attendants and pilots.

Further information on our Airline Instructor Courses

To find out further about our airline instructor Training Skills & Techniques Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Instructor Course Dates

Our Airline Instructor Training Courses are designed for both new and experienced instructors who are engaged in the delivery of training for cabin crew, flight attendants, pilots and flight crew. Some of our course programmes are also suitable for ground staff instructors. Below are detailed course dates when we are holding training courses at our London Gatwick training centre. All courses can also be delivered at each customer's training base subject to the availability of facilities, at dates that suit each customer.

Course Start Dates @ London

If you would like to join our instructor courses in London below you will find forthcoming course dates. Remember if you have 3 or more instructors we can deliver courses on dates to suit you and can also come to your training base to deliver the training.

Further Information on our Airline Instructor Courses

To find out further about our instructor courses or to book a place please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Survival Instructor Training Course

The aim of our Survival instructor course is to empower delegates with updated and enhanced knowledge on the subject of Survival and on how to deliver cabin crew and flight crew training on this subject in a motivational and effective manner. This interactive course includes practical water survival training at our local facilities, including the use of flotation equipment. Theory based subjects include classroom based exercises and all delegates are provided with a comprehensive course participant manual to use as part of their development as cabin crew, flight attendant, pilot and flight crew instructors.

Course Content of our Survival Instructor Training

The content of our Survival Instructors Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location subject to availability of facilities and we offer customers the choice of sending delegates on courses held at our London Gatwick Training facilities - click here for course dates - or we can deliver specific to your instructors at your own training centre on dates to suit each customer.

  • Introductions & Course Objectives
  • Water Survival Training
  • Practical Water Survival Exercise
  • Health & Safety considerations for Instructors
  • Training Content
  • Principles of Survival
  • Water Survival
  • Desert Survival
  • Polar Survival
  • Jungle Survival
  • Delivering Survival Training
  • Case Studies & Incidents
  • Training Requirements
  • Motivating Learners During Survival Training

Duration of Survival Instructor Training Course

1 1/2 days

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors from around the world attend this training course as either an introduction to their careers as survival training instructors or as a refresher to update their existing knowledge and skills for training cabin crew and flight crew in this subject.

For Further information

To find out further about our Survival Instructors Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Advanced Training Techniques Course

The aim of our Advanced Training Techniques Skills Course is to empower individuals with a higher level of understanding on the knowledge and skills that enable them to train, instruct and manage training sessions in an effective and motivational manner. All participants received a comprehensive course manual and will be required to prepare and deliver learning sessions that will then be reviewed and coached by members of our experienced training team. This training is ideal as a refresher or as part of ongoing development for instructors.

Advanced Training Skills Course - Course Content

The content of our Advanced Training Skills course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location and we offer customers the choice of sending delegates on courses held at our London training facilities - click here for course dates - or we can deliver at your own training centre on dates to suit. This course can be beneficial as Refresher training for instructors and we can modify topics tailored to any specifics needs of our airline customers.

  • Working Effectively with Learning Theories
  • Understanding the needs of learners
  • Utilising effecting methods in the classroom
  • Course Development & Delivery
  • Managing Delegate Expectations
  • Motivating to Learn
  • Problem Solving & Managing Challenging Situations
  • Delivery & Feedback
  • Continued Development

Duration

2 days

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors from around the world attend this training course as the next step in developing their skills and training methods. This course aids continued professional development whilst also serves as a refresher training course for experienced instructors. This course is suitable for instructors experienced in training cabin crew, flight crew, flight attendants and pilots.

Further information on our Airline Instructor Courses

To find out further about our Advanced Training Skills course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Fire & Smoke Instructor Training Course

The aim of our Fire & Smoke airline instructor course is to empower delegates with an enhanced level of knowledge and skill that will facilitate their training of cabin crew and flight crew on fire related subjects. This interactive two day course includes practical fire fighting and smoke exercises, subject material learning and instructional techniques around managing the delivery of theory and practical training on Fire & Smoke subjects for cabin crew and flight crew.

Course Content of our Fire & Smoke Instructor Training

The content of our Fire & Smoke Instructors Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location and we offer customers the choice of sending delegates on courses held at our London Gatwick Training facilities - click here for course dates - or we can deliver at your own training centre on dates to suit.

  • Introductions & Course Objectives
  • Role & Responsibilities of a Fire & Smoke Instructor
  • Theory of Fire & Fire Development
  • Understanding Fire & Chemistry of Combustion
  • Toxic Gases and Effects
  • Heat & Smoke transfer
  • Delivering training on theory of fire to airline crew
  • Human Behaviour
  • Understanding Reactions & Behaviours
  • Case Studies & Recent Incidents to use with Cabin Crew & Flight Crew training
  • Use of Case Studies & Incidents in Training of Cabin Crew & Flight Crew
  • Fire Fighting Equipment, theory and practical
  • Ground Based Emergency Services
  • Role of the Fire Services
  • External and Internal Fire Procedures
  • Levels of Emergencies
  • Responsibilities of the Fire Services
  • Fire Fighting Techniques, theory and practical
  • Instructing & Conducting Fire Training for Cabin Crew & Flight Crew

Duration of our Fire & Smoke Instructor course

2 days

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors from around the world attend this training course as either an introduction to their careers as air crew fire & smoke training instructors or as a refresher to update their existing knowledge and skills.

For Further information

To find out further about our Fire & Smoke Instructors Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Security Instructor Training Course

The aim of our Security Instructor Course is to empower instructors with the required knowledge and skills that will enable them to train cabin crew and flight crew in the subject of Security in an effective and comprehensive manner, including the use of up to date case studies and statistics. The course is delivered by Security experts and participants are expected to deliver micro sessions as part of their learning and development.

Course Content of our Security Instructor Course


The content of our Security Instructors Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location subject to availability of facilities and on dates that suit each respective customer.

  • Introduction to Aviation Security
  • Understanding training requirements for Cabin Crew & Flight Crew.
  • The Threat to Aviation
  • Security Programmes
  • Hijacking - Delivering training and procedures
  • Disruptive Passengers
  • Understanding the role of Airline Protection Officers
  • Handling the Media and training
  • Bomb Warnings & Threat Assessments
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Weapons of Terrorism
  • Airline Security Procedures
  • Training Cabin Crew & Flight Crew on Security
  • Case Studies & Statistics

Duration of our Security Instructor Course

3 days

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors from around the world attend this training course as either an introduction to their careers as security instructors or as a refresher to update their existing knowledge and skills. It is a requirement that course participants must have completed Training & Instructional Techniques prior to attending this course.

For Further information

To find out further about our Security Instructor Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

Aircraft Type Instructor Course

The aim of our Aircraft Type Specific Course is to empower facilitators with the required skills and knowledge to train flight crew and cabin crew in an effective and facilitative manner on aircraft type specifics. This course clearly defines to attendees the knowledge requried on a specific type of aircraft and variants. All delegates receive a comprehensive learners manual and a certificate of course attendance.

Course Content of our Aircraft Type Specific Training

The content of our Aircraft Type Specific Instructor Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location subject to facilities.

  • Introductions & Course Objectives
  • Technical Specifications
  • Aircraft Layouts & Configurations
  • Cabin Facilities
  • Flight Deck Facilities & Procedures
  • Doors & Exits
  • Means of Escape
  • Cabin Systems: Water, Electrical, Oxygen & Communication
  • Evacuation & Emergency Procedures
  • Practical Operation of Doors & Exits
  • Practical Pilot Incapacitation
  • Practical Slide Descent
  • Crew Resource Management Aeroplane Specific

Note:

The above course covers all generic technical subjects relevant to an aircraft type. In addition to the modules listed above we can customise the course to also include operator specific information such as equipment location and operation, operator's standard operating procedures specific to type and operator's emergency procedures specific to type, empowering course participants with specific knowledge for training cabin crew and flight crew.

Duration

1 to 2 days depending on aircraft type & variants. If additional modules are required on customer specifics then duration will vary accordingly.

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors from around the world attend this training course as an introduction to new aircraft type that is being introduced into their fleet or who require type specific certification to deliver training to air crew on a type of aircraft they are not familiar with.

For Further information

To find out further about our Aircraft Type Specific Instructors Training Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.

SEP Instructor Course

The aim of our SEP (Safety & Emergency Procedures) Instructor course provides new and current instructors with in-depth knowledge on SEP training requirements and responsibilities. This includes how to deliver motivational theory and practical training sessions for cabin crew and flight crew, how to remain compliant with the requirements of the Authority and an understanding of the subjects that form part of the required training for cabin crew and flight crew. The course also reviews recent case studies and statistics to use in training to ensure SEP courses can be delivered in a motivational manner with up to date information.

Course Content of our SEP Instructor Training

The content of our SEP Instructors Course is listed below. This training course can be delivered at any location and we offer customers the choice of sending delegates on courses held at our London Gatwick Training facilities - click here for course dates - or we can deliver at your own training centre on dates to suit.

  • Introductions & Course Objectives
  • Understanding SEP and the Responsibility of the SEP Instructor
  • Training Cabin Crew & Flight Crew
  • Motivation in SEP Training
  • Maintaining compliance in SEP Training
  • Cabin Crew Training Requirements
  • Flight Crew Training Requirements
  • SEP Training Subjects
  • Case Studies
  • Using Recent Information and Statistics in Training
  • Games & Team Exercises in SEP Training
  • Facilitation
  • Practical Training Requirements, Considerations and Obligations
  • Conducting Practical Training
  • Training Documentation
  • Storage and Requirements
  • Checking, Examination & Testing Methods
  • Managing Feedback

Duration

2 days

Who Should Attend This Course

Airline training instructors delivering courses for cabin crew, flight crew, flight attendants and pilots attend this training course as either an introduction to their careers as SEP instructors or as a refresher to update their existing knowledge and skills. Delegates attending this course must have completed a Training Skills / Training & Instructional Techniques program prior to completing this training.

For Further information

To find out further about our SEP Instructor Course please contact us on info@activeaviationtraining.com or call our offices on +44 (0) 330 311 0737.