Course Info

GROUP CRISIS INTERVENTION
It is designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum. The Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusings, and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.

INDIVIDUAL CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PEER SUPPORT
This course is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, individual crisis intervention. Crisis intervention is NOT psychotherapy; rather, it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention that requires specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid.”

CIRP RECURRENT TRAINING
It is for both previously trained and current CIRP representatives to further enhance their skills in supporting their fellow pilots with work-related events. CIRP Recurrent builds on the skills previously learned during Individual and Group Crisis Intervention training. Recurrent training utilizes interactive practice sessions in structured defusing and debriefing techniques. CIRP is designed to help flight crews more effectively deal with the normal reactions to abnormal work events before harmful stress reactions can damage job performance, careers, families, personal life, and health.

"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

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

Approximately $109.00 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.

Non-ALPA Attendees

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.
The registration fees for non-ALPA attendees cover the costs of the training materials, instructor costs, and provided meals:
CIRP GRIN Training = $300 | CIRP Recurrent Training = $75
You will receive an email with a QR code to make a payment as soon as your attendance is approved.
Once the payment has been finalized, you will receive an email confirming the transaction.

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Non-ALPA Attendees