Wet Ditching Training

Wet ditching training prepares aviation personnel to respond effectively to a controlled or emergency landing on water. The course focuses on survival procedures, use of life-saving equipment, evacuation techniques, and passenger management to maximise safety and survival in a water environment. This training is essential for building confidence, coordination, and preparedness during rare but high-risk scenarios.

Who Should Attend?

Pilots, Cabin crew requiring wet ditching training as part of their safety and emergency procedures recurrent training.

Course Format

This course includes comprehensive theoretical instruction and practical hands-on training for water survival and ditching emergencies.

Training Location

Grand Central Airport, 3 New Road, Midrand, 1685

Course Content

• Survival Procedures: Essential survival techniques for water environments
• Life-Saving Equipment: Proper use of life vests, rafts, and other survival equipment
• Evacuation Techniques: Effective evacuation procedures for water landings
• Passenger Management: Managing passengers during and after water ditching events
• Controlled Landing Response: Procedures for planned water landings
• Emergency Landing Response: Protocols for emergency water landings
• Water Environment Safety: Maximizing safety and survival in aquatic conditions
• Confidence Building: Developing confidence in handling water emergencies
• Coordination Skills: Enhancing crew coordination during ditching scenarios
• Preparedness Training: Building readiness for high-risk water situations
• Equipment Familiarization: Hands-on experience with water survival equipment
• Scenario Training: Practical simulations of water ditching emergencies
• Risk Management: Understanding and managing risks in water survival situations
• Communication Protocols: Effective communication during water emergencies