Individual courses are designed to provide the student with expertise in a particular subject area, and each course is taught independently of others.

We recommend completion of a series of courses leading to a more comprehensive knowledge of the field for those interested in a full career in aviation safety and security.  To recognize the successful completion of this more ambitious program, USC awards the Aviation Safety and Security Certificate.  This certifies completion of training in several multidisciplinary areas including Aviation Safety Management, Accident Investigation, Human Factors and Technology.

Students satisfying the four following categories will be awarded the USC Aviation Safety and Security Certificate.

1. One of the following:
Aviation Safety Management Systems (ASMS)
Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance (MAINT)
System Safety (SSC)

2. One of the following:
Aircraft Accident Investigation (AAI)
Helicopter Accident Investigation (HAI)
Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation (GTAI)

3. Human Factors in Aviation Safety (HFH)

4. Two of the following:
Accident/Incident Response Preparedness (AIP)
Legal Aspects of Aviation Safety (LEGAL)
Photography for Aircraft Accident Investigation (PHOTO)
Role of the Technical Witness in Litigation (TWW)
Incident Investigation / Analysis (IIA)
Threat and Error Management (TEM)
SMS for Managers (SMS MGR)

When they are accompanied by another investigation course, any one of the following will be considered the equivalent of two short courses listed in 4 above:

Gas Turbine Engine Accident Investigation (GTAI)
Helicopter Accident Investigation (HAI)
Software Safety (SFT)
Aviation Security Program Management (AVSEC)
Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance (MAINT)

Aviation Safety and Security Certicate Program Series:  Click here for current class schedules