Safety Management For Remotely Piloted Aircraft

This Safety Management for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPSM) course is intended for students who have knowledge of remotely piloted vehicle operations or are looking to understand the current operational conditions for RPAs. Experts from the fields of RPA Human Factors, RPA Safety Management Systems, and RPA Piloting introduce students to the theory and application unique to unmanned aircraft. By addressing the characteristics that differ between manned and unmanned air vehicles, the course applies the latest approaches to accident investigation and Safety Management. Students come away with a working knowledge of the safety field pertaining to Remotely Piloted Aircraft which they can apply to their own organization’s operations and future planning.

Objectives: To provide the individual with the skills and practical knowledge to plan, manage and maintain an effective Safety Management Strategy in the operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in a variety of environments.

Who Should Attend: Individuals responsible for planning, directing or managing an aviation safety program and supervisors who are required to supervise an accident prevention/risk management program that may work with or operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft. This includes all classifications and sizes of Unmanned Systems throughout the world - military, civilian, and public-use.

Course Outline

1. Human Machine Interface Theory and Problems
       Crew Communication Conditions & Technological Implications to Communications
       How Maintenance Responsibilities differ between Manned and Unmanned Aviation
       Understanding the Unique Characteristics with RPA Operational Environments
       Automation and Flight Planning
2. ASMS Theory & Practice
       Data Acquisition & Analysis
       Organizational Risk Management for RPA
       Risk Mitigation & Analysis
       International Organization Standards & Participation
       SMS Requirements & Guidance
       Developing Hazard Identification Processes for RPA
       Organizational Risk Management for RPA
       Operations Management
3. Basics of Investigation
       Special Considerations for RPA Investigation
       Accident Investigation Techniques for RPA
       Using UAS for Accident Investigation
4. Regulatory and Operational Environment
       Basic Types & Applications — components, systems, etc.
       FAA Regulations & Legislation for RPA
       International Organization Standards & Participation
       Certificates of Authorization and Special Certificate of Airworthiness — Process and Function
       International Regulatory Framework and Development
       RPA Roadmap for Integration