Course overview
Acron Aviation’s Fuel Tank Safety Introduction Programme is a practical one-day course designed to provide aviation personnel with an understanding of fuel tank safety principles, fuel system hazards, and the operational controls required to support safe aircraft operations. The programme introduces the origins and importance of Fuel Tank Safety, historical lessons learned, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.
The programme provides a practical, cost-effective, and regulatory-aligned solution for developing fuel safety awareness across operational, engineering, airside, and safety management functions while supporting compliance and risk reduction.
- Duration: One day
- Delivery: Classroom (at our London Training Centre) or virtual instructor-led
- Cost: £425 + VAT
- Upcoming course dates: 23 November; 14 December
- Certification: Acron Aviation Fuel Tank Safety Introduction Certificate of Completion
- Regulatory relevance: Aligned with UK CAA, EASA, ICAO and internationally recognised Fuel Tank Safety awareness principles
- CPD recognition: Available upon request
By the end of the course, will understand Fuel Tank Safety principles, recognise fuel system hazards and operational risks, apply safe working practices, support reporting and risk management activities, and contribute to a stronger safety culture.
Who should attend?
- Airside and Ground Operations Personnel
- Ramp Personnel
- Aircraft Dispatch Personnel
- Ground Handling Agents
- Refuelling Supervisors
- Flight Operations Officers
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Continuing Airworthiness Personnel
- Safety Managers
- Compliance Monitoring Personnel
- Supervisors
- Team Leaders
Course objectives
Understand Fuel Tank Safety principles; recognise fuel system hazards; understand historical events influencing fuel tank safety requirements; identify ignition sources and risk factors; explain basic fuel system design concepts; support safe working practices; contribute to hazard reporting; and promote fuel-related risk management.
Key topics covered
- Introduction to Fuel Tank Safety
- Fuel System Fundamentals
- Fuel Tank Safety Hazards
- Human Factors and Fuel Tank Safety
- Operational and Airside Responsibilities
- Maintenance Considerations
- Safety Management and Compliance
- Emergency Response Awareness
Practical training elements
Fuel system hazard identification exercises, aviation accident and incident case studies, airside safety workshops, human factors discussions, fuel spill response scenarios, safety reporting exercises, and risk awareness activities.
Benefits to your organisation
Improve safety awareness, support regulatory compliance, reduce operational risk, strengthen safety culture, enhance operational coordination, and develop organisational resilience.
Why choose Acron Aviation?
Acron Aviation combines expertise in aviation operations, maintenance, safety management, compliance, and human factors training. The programme uses practical aviation case studies and operationally relevant exercises to develop awareness and understanding across operational and support functions.
