(L/D)max Aviation Group

Development of strong and effective safety programs at both the wing and base levels is critical in working towards a stronger military as a whole. Knowing this, (L/D)max Aviation has designed the Chief of Safety course, otherwise referred to as COSA, to provide attendees with the information and training to do just that. In addition to developing stable, efficient aviation safety programs, these military personnel will be educated on related academic subjects in an effort to enhance their systems and procedures.

Utilizing applied management rules and philosophies, actively taking part in projects, and applying outside study efforts, students participating in the COSA course will be able to apply skills and knowledge gained directly to their wing-level safety program.

This course is designed to support the military services in a long-term effort to continue improving aviation safety programs. Generally, Chiefs of Safety are responsible for overseeing and managing organizational flight, weapons/explosives and ground/industrial safety programs in all levels of military organizational structure (i.e. squadron, wing, higher headquarters, etc.) within their particular branch of the military. These individuals are the primary targets for this course. In addition, individuals looking to gain a general understanding of the military aircraft mishap prevention process will also benefit from the content of this course.

(L/D)max Aviation is confident that the COSA course will provide military personnel in those specific positions with a number of benefits. The material presented, reviewed and discussed in this course all contribute to the development of an efficient, effective military safety program. Benefits of the COSA course include the following:

• Education of basic ideas and theories pertaining to mishap prevention
• An introduction to basic principles and requirements set forth by military services for aviation mishap preventions programs at the wing/base level
• Gain understanding of the role of those individuals recognized as flight, ground and/or weapons safety specialists, and the impact they have on the prevention and investigation process
• Education on the requirements set forth for both the investigation and reporting of aviation accidents/mishaps
• Ability to identify common occupational safety and health concerns. With this information, students will learn how these factors relate to the military Occupations Safety and Health program
• Involvement in workshops and classroom investigation activities in an effort to improve communication, safety management, and leadership skills.
• This course is recognized to meet the objectives set forth by the United States Air Force Chief of Safety Course WCIP05C.

With (L/D)max Aviation, COSA course training will take place over the course of 4 days. This is classroom instruction time that includes lectures outlines and notes, up-to-date reference materials pertinent to discussions, and a final certificate of completion once all 32 hours have been completed.