Methodology and Certification:

• The course is divided into 15 Course Modules with multiple Units in each module.
• The presentation is made up of text, images, videos, references, module quizzes and a final exam.
• To pass, you will need to score 80% on each quiz and the final exam. Each test can be taken more than once. However, module quizzes must be passed before you can access the next module.
• Upon successful course completion, you will receive a Letter of Completion which is good for one year. If a company pays for the course, CAPS will send the POC (point of contact) a copy of the Letter of Completion as well.

Navigating the Course & Testing:

• To register, you or your company must provide the student’s name, mailing address, personal email, phone number, employer information, etc.
• The course needs to be pre-paid with a credit or debit card.
• Established customers can contact CAPS Aviation (cabinsafetyteam@capsaviation.com) to register a person and be billed for their participation.
• If a company pays for the course, the company’s POC must provide his or her email address so we can send a copy of the student’s Letter of Completion to them as well.
• Once the course has been paid for, you must begin taking the course within two weeks. Contact CAPS if an unexpected delay occurs.
• Once you begin the course, you have two weeks to complete it.
• You won’t be able to move to the next Unit or Module until you complete the existing Unit and Module and pass any required testing.
• You will have multiple attempts to pass any course exam. An incorrect answer will prompt you to the relevant section of the course to review the appropriate information.
• Once completed, you can access the entire course for an additional 30 days.
• The course has many relevant links to useful resources:
  • The FAA’s (FSIMS) Flight Standards Information Management System (8900.1)
  • FARs (Federal Aviation Regulations)
  • FAA (Handbooks and Manuals)
  • ACs (Advisory Circulars)
  • TSOs (Technical Standard Orders)
  • NTSB (Aviation Accident Reports)
  • Other FAA materials
  • Relevant articles from a variety of sources.

Meeting the Requirements for a 135.331 Initial Course:

As indicated, FAA 135.331 requires hands-on activities (labs) when taking your Initial training, and then at least every two years. If you need the lab portion, complete this course first, then contact CAPS to attend one of its “Hands-On Labs Only” courses which includes all the required Emergency Drill Training. If you have several students, CAPS might be able come to your facility to teach the required hands-on training.

G550 Evacuation Specialist Training:

After completing both the online and Labs Only course, you will also be qualified to act as an “Evacuation Specialist” when flying in the passenger compartment of a G550.

Course Objectives:

This course will:

1. Meet or exceed the requirements of FAR 135.331 Crewmember Emergency Training (Recurrent Course Version – classroom only).
2. Provide information that is practical, relevant, useful, engaging and applicable to corporate aviation.
3. Identify and provide access to relevant and useful materials helpful to prepare for and respond to any emergency, especially an emergency evacuation.
4. Offer opportunities through CAPS Aviation to easily “upgrade” this Recurrent training to meet the lab requirements for 135.331 Initial training.

Student Objectives:

Each student will:

1. Accomplish the basic requirements for completing the FAA’s FAR 135.331 Crewmember Emergency Training - Recurrent Course.
2. Explain the role annual training plays when facing an emergency.
3. Describe the requirements for carrying, securing, inspecting, and using a corporate aircraft’s emergency equipment.
4. Describe methods for improving situational awareness, crew coordination, crew resource management, communications, passenger briefings, use of emergency equipment, preparation for a water or off-field landing, an emergency evacuation, survival, and signaling rescue forces.
5. Recognize and be able to respond to additional emergencies such as fires, depressurization, medical, incapacitation, hazmat, security, terrorism, interceptions, and other special circumstances.
6. Receive a Letter of Completion which is good for one year.

CAPS Commitment to Students:

CAPS has been offering aviation safety courses to thousands of pilots, flight attendants, evacuation specialists, mechanics, owners, and frequent flyers for over three decades. Our commitment has always been to deliver the best training possible, using only highly qualified instructors. We pride ourselves in offering up-to-date, relevant and factual information in a fast-paced, engaging and interesting manner. We hope you will enjoy taking this online course and return to CAPS annually for your required training. If you are not satisfied with the training for any reason or have a suggestion about the course, please feel free to email CAPS at cabinsafetyteam@capsaviation.com.