Managing Communications During an Aircraft Disaster October 28, 2008

The course will teach participants what to expect in the days immediately following an aviation disaster and how they can prepare for their role with the media.

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
Be better prepared to respond to a major aviation disaster involving a flight departing from or destined for participant’s airport
Demonstrate greater confidence in fielding on-scene questions about the many aspects of the investigation and its participants, including what types of specific information may be requested
Identify the appropriate Public Affairs roles for the various organizations involved in an accident investigation.
Be more productive in the first few hours after an aviation disaster by understanding which tasks are most important and why
Perform job responsibilities more professionally and with greater confidence given the knowledge and tools to manage the airport communications aspect of a major aviation disaster

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