Pilot peer initial training course
Our 3-day (16-hour) Pilot Peer Initial Training program is a specialised course designed for airline pilots with at least one year of flying experience.
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Course overview
Our 3-day (16-hour) Pilot Peer Initial Training program is a specialised course designed for airline pilots with at least one year of flying experience. It equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to support your colleagues in overcoming personal and professional challenges.
The course enhances your listening skills, empathetic communication, and psychological knowledge. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to efficiently assist pilots in regaining optimal work performance and quality of life. The training emphasizes the importance of developing strong listening skills and a deep understanding of empathetic communication.
New peers must attend the initial training course to operate within the NaviMinds PPS program.
Our initial course fully complies with EASA and EEPSI guidelines for pilot peer training.
Included in the course:
Historical outline of psychology and different therapeutic styles
The role of the peer pilot
Establishing a secure environment
The roles of body language and tone (markers)
How to differentiate between severe and minor health problems
What is empathetic communication
Empathetic listening – How do we listen and WHAT do we listen for
Empathetic guessing
Possible pitfalls and how to detect and avoid these
Identifying own areas for development
The role of emotions – how they can cause problems and how they carry essential messages
Mindfulness and the power of meditation
An overview of the most common psychological issues among pilots
Psychological first aid
How to deal with people who are in crisis
Role plays to practice/train call techniques and counselling skills
Course program
Day 1
- Historical outline of psychology and different therapeutic styles
- The role of the peer pilot
- Establishing a secure environment
- The roles of body language and tone (markers)
- How to differentiate between severe and minor health problems
- Handling of personal information (GDPR)
- Knowledge about ICAOs, IATAs and IFALPAs “fitness to fly”
Day 2
- What is empathetic communication
- Empathetic listening – How do we listen and WHAT do we listen for
- Empathetic guessing
- Possible pitfalls and how to detect and avoid these
- Identifying own areas for development
- Temporary relief policy of the AOC
- Knowledge about the pilot peer support programme
Day 3
- The role of emotions – how they can cause problems and how they carry essential messages
- Mindfulness and the power of meditation
- Psychological first aid
- An overview of the most common psychological issues among pilots
- How to deal with people who are in crisis
- Role plays to practice/train call techniques and counselling skills
- Guidelines for confidentiality and when breaches can occur (including signing the Peer Confidentiality Agreement)
- How the collaboration with the programme MHP and programme lead works in practice
- External pathways to professional help outside the NaviMinds PPSP auspices.
About the course
Course objective
By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of the peer support role. You will learn how to effectively help pilots in enhancing their work performance and overall quality of life. You will leave the course with a comprehensive toolkit for empathetic communication, a deeper understanding of psychological well-being, and the confidence to make a meaningful difference within your professional community.
How we work
NaviMinds’ seasoned Human Factors specialists lead the course in our centrally located Copenhagen training facilities. This setting provides an immersive learning environment and facilitates sharing experiences and best practices among peers from various backgrounds.
Price
Price of the Pilot Peer Initial Training Course: 1,349 EUR per person (no VAT will be added).
We offer a discount on the listed prices when two or more participants from the same company sign up.
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