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Aircraft Ditching & Water Evacuation Specialist

Specialized training for aircraft water-ditching emergencies, evacuation, flotation equipment, water survival, and rescue-team response.

Aircraft Ditching & Water Evacuation Specialist

Course description

Aircraft Ditching & Water Evacuation Specialist addresses emergency response following an aircraft ditching or forced landing on water.

The course examines aircraft-related hazards, emergency exits, flotation systems, life rafts, water evacuation procedures, casualty assistance, surface-group management, low-visibility evacuation, and rescue-team approach considerations.

Students develop an understanding of the unique challenges created when aviation emergencies transition into aquatic rescue incidents.

The course is suitable for aquatic rescue personnel, aviation emergency responders, and organizations responsible for water-related aircraft incident preparedness.