Aviation Firefighter Conversion

Length 10 days

Accreditations Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards

Sectors Private Sector

Course overview

Advance your firefighting capacity with a focused aviation conversion programme that builds the specialist knowledge and operational competence required for safe and effective airport emergency response.

This two‑week Aviation Firefighter Conversion Course is designed for experienced operational firefighters transitioning into aviation firefighting roles. The programme focuses on the specialist skills, knowledge, and operational standards defined in CAP 699, enabling learners to adapt their existing firefighting experience to the unique risks and procedures of the aviation environment. Through classroom learning, technology‑enhanced training, and practical aircraft‑based scenarios, you will develop the competence needed for safe, confident, and effective response to aviation emergencies.

Key benefits

Gain the aviation‑specific knowledge and competencies required to meet CAP 699 AFF 1–9 standards.
Build confidence working with aircraft construction, systems, fuels, and aviation hazard profiles.
Strengthen operational decision‑making through realistic, scenario‑based aviation emergency training.
Transition smoothly into Aviation Fire and Rescue roles through a structured, supportive conversion programme.
Gain the aviation‑specific knowledge and competencies required to meet CAP 699 AFF 1–9 standards.
Build confidence working with aircraft construction, systems, fuels, and aviation hazard profiles.
Strengthen operational decision‑making through realistic, scenario‑based aviation emergency training.
Transition smoothly into Aviation Fire and Rescue roles through a structured, supportive conversion programme.

This course is for

Operational firefighters converting into Aviation Firefighter roles.
Personnel who already hold core firefighter competence and require only the aviation‑specific components.
Firefighters preparing to meet CAP 699 competence requirements for airport operations.
Individuals seeking to expand their skill set into the specialist aviation emergency response environment.

What you'll learn

Aviation‑specific hazards, legislation, aircraft construction, fuels, and new‑generation aircraft systems.
Practical application of aviation firefighting foams, complementary media, and specialist extinguishing techniques.
Aircraft incident firefighting tactics aligned to CAP 699 AFF 1–9, including rescue and fire suppression techniques.
Safe and effective response to aviation emergencies using realistic aircraft‑based scenarios and operational procedures.

Length 10 days

Accreditations Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards

Sectors Private Sector

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications required for this course.

Delivery format

Learning approach: Face to face delivery
Location: Fire Service Collage & CAT 10 Operational Training Facilities.
Assessment: Theory assessments, practical assessments, and observational assessments.
Blended learning: Classroom activity, demonstrations, group discussions, practical exercises, and reflective tasks.

Certification awarded

Aviation Firefighter Conversion Course (SFJ Awards)

Enquire now

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