Aviation Safety Foundation Australia (ASFA) was developed to mentor pilots instructors lames etc. This is the start of ASFA's professional development program starting with proper flying school management. ASFA is also currently refiguring its web site to enable on line proficiency training.
Thought you might be interested in this media release that is being sent out today.
"Aviation Safety Foundation Australia (ASFA) announced today a landmark safety initiative designed to enhance the standard of flying training and pilot proficiency in Australia. Chairman of ASFA the Hon John Sharp applauded Mobil Aviation for its major sponsorship of the initiative and in supporting the aviation industry at its grass roots.
In an Australian first, flying schools from around Australia have been invited to attend a “Pilot” five day Flying School Senior Management program at the end of August. Mr Sharp said this program is aimed at ensuring flying training schools have the skills and knowledge to manage and market their schools safely and effectively.
In 2002, the Federal Government allocated development funding to ASFA. A major focus of ASFA’s funding request was the establishment of an industry based, accredited continuing professional development (CPD) program. Accredited CPD programs are an integral part of most other professions but are lagging within the aviation industry Mr Sharp said.
The August program is the necessary first step in the development of a national aviation industry based CPD program planned for instructors and pilots. The program will also form a template for similar programs within all other sectors of the industry.
Flying schools managers and CFIs who attend will be invited to participate in the national program of professional development for instructors and pilots. Mr Sharp said that in addition to the greater flying enjoyment that confidence and operating proficiency brings, the CPD program is incentive based, with participants enjoying incentives such as lower insurance risks assessments and greater employment opportunities. "