Fatigue Risk Management Systems
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Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS)

Language: English, French, Portuguese
Duration:
3 Days
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About the course

Fatigue is one of the biggest safety risks in aviation. It reduces alertness, affects decision-making, and increases the chance of human error. The Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS) Course helps aviation professionals understand, prevent, and manage fatigue through a structured safety approach.

This 3-day classroom course (24 hours) focuses on practical tools and real-world examples. It follows the latest international guidance from IATA, ICAO, and IFALPA, including the Fatigue Management Guide for Airline Operators (2015), ICAO Annex 6 and 19, and ICAO Doc 9966. Participants learn how to design and maintain an effective FRMS that supports safety performance and meets global requirements.

You will explore how sleep science, circadian rhythms, and work patterns influence fatigue. The course explains how to collect data, identify fatigue hazards, and take action before safety is compromised. You will also learn how to integrate FRMS into your organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).

Interactive sessions and case studies encourage active participation. Each activity focuses on applying fatigue science to real operations. Trainers share best practices from airlines and authorities around the world.

This course suits anyone involved in flight operations, crew management, or safety oversight. It gives you the confidence to lead fatigue risk programs, investigate fatigue-related events, and make informed safety decisions.

Key Topics

  • Fatigue and its impact on aviation safety
  • Sleep science, circadian rhythms, jet lag, and biomathematical models
  • Prescriptive vs. FRMS approaches to fatigue management
  • FRMS framework: policy, risk management, safety assurance, and promotion
  • FRMS implementation phases and safety performance monitoring
  • Fatigue investigation in reports, incidents, and accidents
  • Data collection, hazard identification, and mitigation strategies

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the science of fatigue and its operational implications
  • Identify fatigue hazards and assess related safety risks
  • Distinguish between prescriptive and FRMS-based fatigue management approaches
  • Develop and implement an effective Fatigue Risk Management System
  • Meet ICAO and IATA regulatory requirements for fatigue oversight
  • Monitor, investigate, and continuously improve fatigue-related safety performance

Targe Audience

  • Flight and cabin crew members
  • Airline operations and scheduling managers
  • Safety and compliance managers
  • Civil aviation authority inspectors and safety personnel
  • Safety management professionals seeking FRMS integration expertise

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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