Course Details

Advanced Accident Investigation | June 2-5, 2025

Course Location: Grand Forks, ND
Hotel Name: Springhill Suites Hotel

Prerequisites

Completion of the ALPA FAST and Accident Investigation Course (AIC) is a prerequisite for ALPA Safety Representatives attending this course. ALPA Safety Representatives also require the endorsement of their respective CASC.  There are no prerequisites for non-ALPA attendees.

Course Description

The Advanced Accident Investigation Course (AAIC) will act as a practical application of the associated ALPA Accident Investigation Course (AIC). It is intended to refine further the following areas of AIC: logistics involved in accident response and participation, the roles of various personnel responding to an accident, the goals of various on-scene investigative groups, and on-scene investigative techniques. This course is not intended to solve an accident but is designed to expand upon the on-scene activities identified in the AIC and prepare ALPA volunteers to coordinate better and participate in NTSB and TSB accident investigations. Upon completion of the AAIC course, attendees should be able to participate as Chief Accident Investigators, ALPA Party Coordinators, Observers, or members of a technical investigative group during an accident investigation.

General Course Administration Information

"Schedule with Safety" has been the motto of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) since our Association's inception in 1931. The pilot volunteer is at the heart of our ability to influence government, management, and industry stakeholders, guiding them toward the safest air transport system possible. Training our volunteers is the best investment we can make to ensure that our profession is represented in all aspects of the air transport industry. The ASO training courses available to our pilot volunteers ensure our profession is well-represented across all aspects of the air transport industry. 

Well-trained volunteers provide our most effective influence in reducing the hazards within the air transport industry. Over the years, these pilots have advocated for the airline piloting profession. Our volunteers will continue to be confident and effective when they are equipped with solid knowledge and clear leadership that comes from our ALPA ASO training courses.

The ASO training courses are designed and administered specifically to enhance the effectiveness of pilot safety, security, jumpseat, and pilot assistance representatives within the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

There is a process for IFALPA and non-ALPA attendees to participate in ALPA’s ASO training courses pending authorization and support from the applicable MEC. See the Non-ALPA Attendee box below.  Suggested individuals for participation include representatives from management, government, industry, other employee groups or other individuals directly related to aviation safety or flight operations.

Expenses, including flight pay loss, for those members being trained must be authorized from the respective MEC Committee budget. Typical expenses you should consider for your budget include:

  • Approximately $139.00 per night for hotel expenses. (Include the night before the course and one night for each day of the course.)
  • Other associated costs for consideration would include daily meals and transportation needs.
  • If required, Flight Pay Loss (FPL) for each day of the course, including at least one, and possibly two travel days.

IFALPA and non-ALPA attendees need to seek authorization to participate in specific ALPA training courses and meetings for specific individuals by using the following procedure: 

  • Please email Petra Duran-Smith at petra.duran-smith@alpa.org to start the course approval process. 
  • You will receive an email with a QR code to make a payment as soon as your attendance is approved.
  • For non-ALPA attendees there may be a $1,000 registration fee to attend the course.
  • Once the payment has been finalized, you will receive an email confirming the transaction.