What does the Cabin Crew Attestation Course Cover?

So, you are thinking about joining our EASA CCA course? then congratulations on taking the next step to fly higher in your aviation career. Lets have a look at the nitty gritty of what we will cover during your Cabin Crew Attestation Course.

Before we start, I must add the attestation of cabin crew course is highly regulated, individuals working in a safety critical environment like aviation require a high level of competence and fitness in order to graduate from the intensive training and deal with the often challenging aviation environment. There are daily examinations and practical assessments during your training which must be passed, this will continue through out your aviation career. The standards and expectations placed on any crew member are very high. however, don't let that put you off - like anything else it requires commitment and if you have the drive and determination then this really could be the start of a very exciting career where you are paid to travel the world, you cant get much better than that! So lets have a look at the modules you will cover during training.

SOP and General (SOP)

Operators set the expected daily standards and practices through Standard Operating Procedures. This allows everyone to work from the same page. With everyone operating to the same safety standard it limits the risk to the aircraft passengers and crew. This module will introduce you to standard operating procedures and EASA regulations.

Flight Time Limitations and Medical Fitness (FTLS MED)

Flight and Duty Time Limitations (FTLS) are necessary to ensure that air crew fatigue does not endanger flight safety. Since the 1944 Chicago Convention, has been recognised that fatigue (due to long duty hours, insufficient rest/sleep opportunities etc.) can pose a risk to the safety of air operations.

As a member of Cabin Crew, it is your responsibility to ensure that you report for duty sufficiently rested, free from fatigue and well so you are able to perform your assigned duties.

The module will give you an understanding of your individual responsibilities as a cabin crew member, how the FTLS work and an understanding of medical fitness requirements.

Dangerous Goods (DG)

Dangerous Goods (DG) are ‘classed as any article or substance which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment.’ If airlines carry DG then they must have an approval to do so. Cabin Crew are required to have training on DG awareness, recognition of undeclared DG and any specific procedures for a DG Incident onboard an aircraft. This module will give a introduction to dangerous goods awareness and the ICAO Technical instructions

Wet Drills and Survival (SURV)

Cabin Crew have to be prepared for all types of emergency situations. Whilst the majority of aviation incidents happen at or around airfields, some may occur in environments where crew members need to use their skills to survive at least one night in harsh terrain until rescue services arrive.

The survival training will equip you with survival technique and an understanding of emergency services and rescue protocol. You will also get to practice the dinghy and wet drills in the swimming pool.

Aviation Security (AVSEC)

The security of passenger travel and aircraft is a major concern in the aviation industry today. Events reported in the news remind us how real the threat in everyday life, as well as aviation is. As events happen the industry learns and new implementations are enforced to protect the public often impacting the industry at a cost. The course delivers awareness of the Basic Aviation Security regulation and implementing rules covered by EC300/2008.

Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP)

Aircraft operators invest a lot of time and money to train their Cabin Crew to react to Emergency situations. Protocols and procedures are laid down to ensure that all cabin crew recognise and respond to the emergency and that procedures are followed to give the best possible outcome. The SEP module serves as a generic overview and introduction, detailed training will be completed by the aircraft operator you join.

Fire Fighting Theory and Practical

Fighting a fire on board will probably be the most challenging and dangerous situation a crew member may face due to the limited amount of time available to extinguish the fire before the situation becomes non-survivable. Your training will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to remain in control and deal with the situation. Your prompt response could make the difference to saving the aircraft, passengers and crew. Your Course does include practical training in firefighting at the fire station in a live rig.

Aviation First Aid (AVMED)

First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery.

It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut.

Medical incidents on board are on the increase with people living longer and the ease of being able to fly. The training allows you to put theory into practice, giving you the confidence to deal with any medical situation that may arise on board or in your daily life.

Crew Resource Management (CRM)

CRM is short for Crew Resource Management. Crew Resource Management (CRM) is defined by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority as “A management system which makes optimum use of all available resources (equipment, procedures and people) to promote safety and enhance the efficiency of flight operations”

CRM is used by flight and cabin crew (and others in a safety critical role within aviation) to enhance the safety of every flight. It promotes the use of non-technical skills, like teamwork and decision making to ensure sound situational awareness and problem solving.

CRM focuses on communication and how we operate as a team. It recognises that poor communication can have a devastating effect in an emergency situation. CRM focuses on reducing human error through open communication and discussion.

You will be introduced to the concept of human factors and CRM in the final module

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