Water Survival Training contains theory part and exercises of survival techniques and ditching hints. The training is based on JAR-OPS regulations and complies with JAR-OPS 1 requirements and is designed a basic skills course and for experienced pilots and cabin crew as a recurrent course.
Objectives of this course are to give participants knowledge to both practical and theoretical aspects of ditching and water survival so that trainees:

• Are aware of the process of a ditching and survival in the water;
• Capable of using ditching and survival theories in practice;
• Environment and equipment used in ditching are familiar to trainees;
• Are familiar with the facts influencing successful ditching and managing survivors;
• Have a better picture of their own responsibility as survivor managers;
• Know how to improve survivability.

Course elements

The course consists of lectures, discussions, teamwork and exercises.

Theory:

• Preparation for ditching;
• Ditching factors;
• Hypothermia;
• Survival equipment;
• Survival techniques;
• Passenger management.

Duration of theory part – 90 minutes.

Exercises are aimed at practicing the knowledge and developing skills of choosing the right methods of rescue.

Practical scenarios:

• Heat saving position;
• Group heat saving position;
• Swimming alone;
• Swimming in a group;
• Using slide;
• Using raft.

Duration of exercises part – 45 minutes.

Ditching Procedures Training (Water Survival Training)