265 Hackensack St
Wood Ridge, New Jersey 07075 USA
SAFETY IS NOT A CHOICE, IT'S A RESPONSIBILITY WE OWE TO OURSELVES AND THOSE AROUND US
Aviation and Defense Safety

- January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2026
- Flexible Timings
- Open Enrollments
- Online Zoom Sessions or LMS
- +1 689 286 3561
- info@amiosp.com
Course Overview
The Aviation and Defense Safety course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides industry-specific safety training for professionals working in aviation (commercial, general, military) and defense (manufacturing, maintenance, testing, range operations). These industries operate under unique regulatory frameworks (FAA, ICAO, DoD), face unique hazards (flight operations, FOD, explosives, ordnance, high-energy testing), and require safety management systems that address both conventional occupational hazards and the mission-critical safety requirements specific to aviation and defense.
The curriculum covers aviation Safety Management Systems (ICAO Annex 19, FAA SMS framework), flight safety (human factors, crew resource management awareness, flight safety reporting), ground operations safety (ramp, hangar, fuelling, pushback), Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) prevention programmes, aviation HAZMAT (fuel handling, de-icing, aircraft cleaning chemicals), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) safety (aircraft maintenance hazards, LOTO for aircraft, confined space in aircraft), defense manufacturing safety (explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics), range and testing safety (live fire, ordnance, exclusion zones), laser safety awareness, and the integration of occupational safety with mission/flight safety. All training is delivered 100% online through the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply aviation SMS per ICAO Annex 19: safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion — the four-pillar framework for aviation safety management.
- Manage ground operations safety: ramp hazards (jet blast, propellers, GSE traffic), hangar operations, fuelling (static, spills, fire prevention), and the ground safety that prevents the incidents occurring outside the aircraft.
- Implement FOD prevention programmes: FOD walks, tool accountability, container management, and the FOD prevention culture that prevents the foreign object damage causing catastrophic aircraft failure.
- Manage MRO safety: aircraft maintenance hazards (falls from aircraft, confined space in fuel tanks, LOTO for aircraft systems, chemical exposure from sealants and coatings), and the maintenance safety specific to aviation.
- Apply defense-specific safety: explosives safety (quantity-distance, compatibility groups, operating procedures), range safety (surface danger zones, range control, cease-fire procedures), and the safety requirements unique to defense operations.
Core Topics
- Aviation SMS: ICAO Annex 19, FAA framework, four pillars
- Flight Safety: human factors, CRM awareness, flight safety reporting, just culture
- Ground Operations: ramp, hangar, fuelling, GSE, pushback, jet blast
- FOD Prevention: walks, tool accountability, containers, culture, damage prevention
- Aviation HAZMAT: fuel, de-icing, chemicals, regulatory requirements
- MRO Safety: maintenance falls, confined space, LOTO aircraft, chemical exposure
- Defense Manufacturing: explosives safety, propellants, pyrotechnics, Q-D
- Range and Testing: live fire, ordnance, exclusion zones, range control
- Laser Safety: classification, controls, protective eyewear, restricted areas
- Human Factors: fatigue, complacency, pressure, distraction in aviation/defense
- Regulatory Framework: FAA, ICAO, DoD, OSHA applicability
- Integration: occupational safety + flight/mission safety combined
Mode of Delivery
Course Content
- Introduction to Aviation and Defense Safety: Roles, Responsibilities, and Legal Requirements
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Aviation and Defense Operations
- Operational Safety Standards, Procedures, and Best Practices
- Emergency Preparedness, Incident Management, and Crisis Response
- Aviation Safety Regulations, Compliance, and Reporting
- Defense Safety Protocols, Security Measures, and Protective Equipment
- Monitoring, Auditing, and Continuous Improvement of Safety Programs
- Creating a Culture of Safety, Accountability, and Operational Excellence
- Advanced Risk Management and Hazard Mitigation in Aviation and Defense
- Case Studies on Aviation and Defense Safety Incidents and Lessons Learned
- Integration of Safety Management Systems in Aviation and Defense Operations
- Auditing, Compliance Monitoring, and Continuous Safety Improvement Strategies
Entry Requirements
- No academic degree required
- All instruction in English
Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, wallet card, and official transcript. Employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Program Duration
Examination
Additional Information
Who Should Enroll
- Aviation safety officers (airlines, airports, MRO organisations)
- Defense industry safety professionals (manufacturing, testing, range operations)
- Ground operations supervisors at airports
- Aircraft maintenance managers and technicians
- Defense contractors with aviation or explosives operations
- Anyone transitioning to aviation or defense safety from other industries
How This Relates To Other Qualifications
- Aviation and Defense Safety — YOU ARE HERE
- Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001 — general SMS)
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT awareness)
- International Diploma in Industrial Safety Management
Why Choose American Institute of Safety Professionals's Qualifications
- Aviation + Defense Combined: the only course addressing both industries, recognising their shared hazards (HAZMAT, maintenance, ground operations) and unique requirements (flight safety, explosives, and range operations).
- ICAO Annex 19 SMS: the international aviation SMS framework that defines safety management for the global aviation industry.
- FOD Prevention: the aviation-specific programme that prevents catastrophic damage from foreign objects — unique to aviation and critical to flight safety.
- 100% Online, Recognised Across 42 Countries: employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Dedicated Support & Response
Career Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This training program is intended to provide entry-level general industry workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards on a job site. The training covers a variety of general industry safety and health hazards which a worker may encounter at a work site. Training should emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention, not OSHA standards.
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| 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-06 | upcoming | E Learning Online Session |
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| 2025-11-05 | 2025-11-06 | upcoming | E Learning Online Session |
| 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-06 | upcoming | E Learning Online Session |
- 265 Hackensack St Wood Ridge, New Jersey 07075 USA
- +1 689 286 3561
- info@amiosp.com
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