Safety & Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT) – Flight Deck

The Safety & Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT) for pilots is a critical recurrent training programme designed to refresh and enhance flight deck crew competency in managing emergencies, abnormal situations, and safety-critical procedures. This training ensures pilots maintain proficiency in handling in-flight emergencies, coordinating with cabin crew, and executing emergency drills in accordance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Who Should Attend?

This course is mandatory for licensed pilots requiring recurrent SEPT training to maintain regulatory compliance. It is also suitable for flight crew transitioning to new aircraft types or seeking to enhance their emergency response skills.

Course Format

The training combines classroom instruction, interactive discussions, tabletops, and practical simulations. Pilots will engage in scenario-based drills, emergency checklist reviews, and crew coordination exercises tailored to flight deck operations.

Training Location

Grand Central Airport, 3 New Road, Midrand, 1685

Course Content

• Emergency Philosophy and Priorities: Understanding the hierarchy of safety actions in emergencies
• Emergency Checklist Review: Rapid and accurate use of checklists under stress
• Fire and Smoke Procedures: Flight deck firefighting, smoke removal, and cabin coordination
• Emergency Descents and Diversions: Decision-making and execution for urgent descents and diversions
• Depressurisation and Oxygen Use: Rapid decompression response and crew/passenger oxygen systems
• Emergency Evacuation Commands: Cockpit-initiated evacuation procedures and coordination
• Ditching and Water Survival: Flight deck preparations, communication, and post-ditching actions
• Unruly Passenger and Security Threats: Managing security incidents from the flight deck
• Medical Emergencies: Supporting cabin crew and coordinating medical diversions
• Flight Deck Resource Management (FRM): Enhancing crew coordination during emergencies
• Post-Emergency Procedures: Documentation, reporting, and regulatory follow-up
• Simulated Emergency Scenarios: Hands-on practice with realistic flight deck emergencies
• Human Factors in Emergencies: Managing stress, fatigue, and decision-making under pressure
• Regulatory Compliance: SACAA CARs and international standards for SEPT recurrent training