1st Edition

Fundamentals of Aviation Crisis and Emergency Management

By Gail A. Rowntree Copyright 2024
164 Pages 27 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

164 Pages 27 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

164 Pages 27 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book takes the topic of aviation crisis and emergency management and walks the reader through what aviation organisations must consider alongside legislation to respond fully to an aviation emergency or accident. It offers both theory and practical tips and ideas along with templates and checklists to help build confidence in how to run an aviation emergency operation. This includes... Read more

Introduction to the Book

PART I Legislation, Regulation, Key Agencies and Organisations Involved

1 Understanding the Legislation and Key Agencies Involved in Aviation Accidents

2 Planning for a Crisis

PART II Activation, Deployment and Specific Roles

3 Crisis Management Centre (CMC)

4 Airline Go Teams

5 Airline Special Assistance Teams (SAT)

6 Airport Response

7 Humanitarian Assistance Centre (HAC)

8 Crisis Communications

9 Supporting Families at the Humanitarian Assistance Centre

10 Search and Recovery, Identification, Repatriation and Personal Effects

11 Closing an Operation

Biography

Gail A. Rowntree is Associate Professor in the School of Aviation and Security at Buckinghamshire New University in the UK. As former cabin crew and then a responder for both Kenyon International Emergency Services and Go Crisis, Gail has written several articles and chapters on trauma, resilience and response to aviation disasters, having deployed in a variety of roles to over 40 international incidents.