UKFSC
Membership
The UK Flight Safety Committee invites you to become a part of a community that champions aviation safety across the globe.
At the heart of UKFSC membership is a clear expectation: safety-critical knowledge must be shared.
In return, here's what's in it for you.
Safety Information Exchange Meetings
Our quarterly hybrid Safety Information Exchange meetings gather 60-70 members, including representatives from 80+ UK and international operators, airports, ANSP's, service providers, and a range of stakeholders from across the aviation sector.
Expert Contributions
Insights from the CAA, AAIB, CHIRP, UK Airprox Board, NATS, and more. First-hand accounts of operator’s experiences.
Comprehensive Records
Members unable to attend receive detailed proceedings and executive summaries.
Safety Courses
The UKFSC Safety Officer/ SMS Course, grounded in real-world experience and shared learning, is designed to equip aviation professionals with the knowledge and confidence to identify, assess and manage safety risk effectively.
Open to non-members
Members are entitled to two free spots annually and discounted rates for additional attendees.
Testimonials
Attendees cite the course for its fresh insight and the immediate impact it had on their confidence and effectiveness in managing flight safety.
National and International Safety Forums
The UKFSC has close working relationships with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), Eurocontrol and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), among others.
Policy Influence
Shape the conversation on safety through our links to advisory committees and airspace change consultations.
Global Reach
Collaborations with international safety forums from across the Globe.
Mike Griffin Award
This annual award is in the form of a short course at Cranfield University to enable the participant to enhance their flight safety expertise. The Mike Griffin Award supports individuals at key stages of their flight safety career, helping them develop, grow and make a greater impact.
Captain Mike Griffin
Guided the Committee with great determination during a period of transition.
Investing in People
The award provides recognition, encouragement and practical support to help recipients progress on their safety journey.
Digital Safety Publications
Our quarterly Focus magazine provides thoughtful, expert insight into the issues shaping flight safety, informed by real-world experience and professional discussion across the aviation community.
Quarterly Focus Magazine
Delivers essential insight into the people, ideas and issues shaping flight safety today.
Regular Safety News
Succinct regulatory safety news ePDFs every 7-10 days, keeping you informed, current and ahead of emerging issues.
Digital Library
Searchable digital libraries making it easier than ever for members to quickly access safety information, past publications and key SMS resources. These new digital resources are part of our ongoing commitment to making safety knowledge more accessible across the UKFSC community.
Safety News & Focus Magazine
A searchable resource of all past issues.
SMS Library
Use the Google Drive search tool filters to seach for "specific phrases" in the documents.
Webinars
A programme of focused webinars addressing the practical, real-world challenges faced by safety professionals. These webinars will typically cover a range of topics, for example, public speaking, safety intelligence, accident analysis, SMS for small operators, LOSA, fume events and effective risk assessment.
Sharp
Expert-led webinars that cut straight to the real challenges safety professionals face.
Practical
Fast moving, practical sessions designed to strengthen judgement, confidence and safety impact.
Focus Groups
UKFSC's Operational Area Focus Groups bring together safety professionals to share experience, insight and emerging issues across key domains of aviation.
Our groups span Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Engineering, Cabin Safety, Ground Operations, Flight Data Monitoring, Airports and ANSP's, providing trusted forums where knowledge is exchanged and safety understanding is strengthened.
Domain Specific
Sharing insights, challenging thinking and strengthening safety across every operational domain.
Open Dialogue
Where specialists speak candidly, challenge assumptions, and strengthen safety where it counts.