Fundamentals of Aviation Crisis and Emergency Management

This book takes the topic of aviation crisis and emergency management and walks the reader through what aviation organisations must consider alongside legislation to fully respond to an incident. It will be essential for aviation students and professionals, disaster response organisations, and emergency planners.

Autorentext

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.

Inhalt

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