Embry-Riddle Continues Aviation-Focused Professional Education Offerings in Spring 2016

Feb. 2, 2016
As part of Embry-Riddle’s commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning, the university is hosting a variety of aviation-focused short courses and seminars at the Daytona Beach Campus taught by aviation industry experts.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As part of Embry-Riddle’s commitment to continuing professional education and lifelong learning, the university is hosting a variety of aviation-focused short courses and seminars at the Daytona Beach Campus taught by aviation industry subject-matter experts.

These industry-focused courses are designed for aviation professionals involved in the operation, management and supervision of aerospace organizations. The staff at Embry-Riddle Professional Programs can also create specialized programs to offer on-site, customized education and training in a variety of aviation, safety and investigation subjects.

For a complete listing of the Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety course schedule, please visit www.erau.edu/cmas

Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety Short-Courses

The certificate requires the completion of three five-day courses in Occupational Safety & Health and Aviation Ground Safety, Aviation Safety Program Management & Aircraft Accident Investigation and Management (Basic or Advanced). This series of courses can be completed independently or as part of the Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety; discounts are available for multiple course selection.

April 18-22

OSHA & Aviation Ground Safety, Daytona Beach, Fla.
This course gives the participant working knowledge of OSHA’s General Industry Safety and Health standards. In addition, participants will gain a fundamental working knowledge of an aviation ground safety program. Participants will also receive the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Card.

April 25-29

Aviation Safety Program Management, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Participants will gain working knowledge of the development and management of an effective safety program. Topics include economics of safety; risk management; safety climate; regulatory safety and health programs; safety analysis techniques; and safety management systems.

May 2-6

Aircraft Accident Investigation and ManagementDaytona Beach, Fla.
This course will teach the fundamentals required to conduct or manage an aircraft mishap/accident investigation. The participant will review the investigation sequence from the preplanning stage through the general survey and specific analysis of a mishap/accident, culminating with the determination of contributing factors and probable cause/s.

Continuing Education Seminars:

May 24-26

Aviation Safety Management Systems, Daytona Beach, Fla.

This concentrated course in Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) is tailored for aviation practitioners and taught by Embry-Riddle and industry SMS subject-matter experts. Aviation safety professionals and stakeholders should plan to attend. This course is tailored for any individual actively involved in their organization’s safety management system.

Web: www.erau.edu/sms

June 7-9

Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Daytona Beach, Fla.

This three-day Embry-Riddle Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course is designed to identify the key concepts, attributes and challenges of UAS operations. Eligible participants will also receive the Small UAS Safety Awareness Certificate.

Attendees will gain knowledge of:

  • UAS System Components and Classification
  • UAS Design and Limitations
  • Regulatory Environment for UAS
  • Issues Associated with UAS Airspace Integration
  • Current and Future Trends Affecting the UAS Industry 

 Web: www.erau.edu/uas

For detailed course descriptions, fees, dates and to register online, go towww.erau.edu/dbproed

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS CONTACT:For more information on available courses and programs, please contact Sarah Ochs, Director of Professional Programs, at (386) 226-6928 or [email protected].

About Professional and Corporate Education at Embry-Riddle

Facilitated by industry leaders from around the globe, the curriculum at Embry-Riddle covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them. Individuals and organizations benefit from professional development courses offered on two residential campuses and at classrooms around the world. Learn more about upcoming seminars and workshops at www.proed.erau.edu.