1. Aviation Safety Program History

3. 1966 Total accidents:5,712 Fatal Accidents:573 Total Fatalities:1,515

4. Aviation Safety Program History 1966 through 1967 FAA researched feasibility of an accident prevention program. The Goal was to reduce the General Aviation Accident rate. Project 85

5. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 Joint program sponsored by the aviation community and Flight Standards.

6. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 The General Aviation Accident Prevention Program “GAAPP” Designed as an aviation education program.

7. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 GAAPP was based on the principal that the Aviation Accident Rate could be reduced by placing emphasis on improving attitudes, knowledge and proficiency of airmen

8. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 Each General Aviation District Office (GADO) was assigned ONE Accident Prevention Specialist “APS” Held the title of: Assistant Supervising Inspector for Accident Prevention

9. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 -1970 Two Year Test Program in Central and Southwest Regions. Central to fill 18 positions Southwest to fill 13 positions

10. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 - 1970 Over ________ Applications received for the 31 positions.

11. Aviation Safety Program History 1970 - 1972 After successful completion of the test program, all GADOs in all regions were to have APSs within 2 years.

12. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 - 1972 Requirements for being an APS: Deep interest and personal convention with regard to safety. Positive attitude Enjoys working with people

13. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 - 1972 Qualifications for being an APS: Extensive GA background CFI Pilot in Business flying operations Inspector with expertise in FAA organization Effective communicator / teach not talking down Discuss errors with pilots w/o scolding/blaming

14. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 - 1972 Qualifications for being an APS continued: Effective in written communication Understanding the primary cause of aviation accidents: Human factors Mechanical Factors Environmental Factors

15. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 - 1972 Profiles of the first APSs: 40 years of age Married ATR Certificate with extensive CFI experience 20 years experience with over 8000 hours Some were air taxi/charter FBO operators, helicopter, glider and crop dusters

16. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 - 1972 APSs specialized training: 2 weeks of flight refresher 2 weeks of classroom instruction Psychology of human relations The best means of stimulating local participation in aviation accident prevention Determining trends in aircraft accidents

17. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 -1972 APSs specialized training continued: Identifying indications of pilot uncertainty or unawareness of unsafe flight maneuvers by pilots Correcting improper performance of flight maneuvers by pilots

18. Aviation Safety Program History 1968 -1988 APSs Goal: To Build Pilot Confidence APSs Responsibilities: Spend 95% of their time Getting to know the pilots within their district Getting to know their flying habits and problems

19. Aviation Safety Program History 1988 Changes on the Horizon: The traditional approach of the Accident Prevention Specialists “Do It Yourself” one, was deemphasized. Growing emphasis on aspects of managing the various resources of the Accident Prevention Program

20. Aviation Safety Program History 1988 - 1995 Changed Title: Accident Prevention Specialist (APS) title was changed to Accident Prevention Program Manager (APPM).

21. Aviation Safety Program History 1988 - 1995 Program Activities Expanded: PACE Remedial Training Increase Counselor Involvement More Newsletters and Publications Back to Basics Programs I and II

22. Aviation Safety Program History 1988 - 1995 Program Activities Expanded: Multimedia in Presentations Air Carrier Safety Programs Considerable latitude accorded to SPM to initiate programs Special Emphasis programs Poker Runs, Safety Shootout, etc

23. Aviation Safety Program History 1988 - 1995 Program Activities Expanded continued: Expanded Awards Programs Wings AMT Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Aviation Safety Counselor

24. Aviation Safety Program History 1988 - 1997 Program Activities Expanded continued: Expanded Awards Programs General Aviation Awards: CFI AMT AVI

25. Aviation Safety Program History 1992 Presented to AFS-300 that Airworthiness Specialties be added to the Accident Prevention Program. Committee formed for feasibility study.

26. Aviation Safety Program History 1993 Airworthiness volunteers began until PD’s established.

27. Aviation Safety Program History 1995 - 2006 Changed Title: Accident Prevention Program Manager (APPM) changed to the Safety Program Manager (SPM).

28. Aviation Safety Program History 1997 PD’s approved, along with training courses for the Aviation Safety Program Manager - Airworthiness.

29. Aviation Safety Program History 1997 SPM's Airworthiness Responsibilities: Focus education on all certified and uncertified airmen, operators, and agencies from a maintenance perspective Promote professionalism in aircraft maintenance Enhance maintenance awareness the aviation community

30. Aviation Safety Program History 1997 APSs Airworthiness Responsibilities continued: Establish a national data base of speakers, programs, and other resources Develop standardized airworthiness presentations Issue Maintenance Technicians Awards

31. Aviation Safety Program History 1997 APSs Responsibilities continued: Support Inspections Authorization Renewal Training Programs Issue Charles Taylor Awards

32. Aviation Safety Program History 2001 Mandated by AFS-1 to restructure Aviation Safety Program

33. Aviation Safety Program History Handouts

34. Aviation Safety Program History Safety Program Mission Statement: Promote safety and technical proficiency by providing guidance and support for the aviation community through education and cooperative efforts. FAASTeam Mission statement: Improve upon the Nation's aviation accident rate by conveying safety principles and practices through training, outreach, and education; while establishing partnerships and encouraging the continual growth of a positive safety culture within the aviation community.

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