Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken steps to develop the capacity of personnel saddled with the responsibility of flight crew resource management in airlines flying in the country.
Part of the measures rolled out by the regulator includes beefing up the training of cabin crew attendants licensed in the country.
Speaking in an interview, its Acting Director-General, Captain Chris Najomo. said the authority has designed a template to boost the training of such professionals involved in the safety of flight operations in the country ‘s airspace.
Part of the requirement for such professionals to ramp up air safety is capacity training workshops to drive their efficiency , improve communication and decision making in the drive to enhance safety.
The NCAA boss said as professionals in the air travel value chain, cabin crew attendants must contribute their role as a critical plank in the safety link.
Speaking while declaring open the Annual Cabin Safety Workshop in Lagos at the weekend, Najomo said no stone should be left unturned to achieve the required level of air safety for the aviation industry.
Represented by the NCAA’s Regional Manager, Lagos, Erelu Bukola Teriba said, the workshop, which adheres to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, will provide participants with valuable insights into the responsibilities of cabin crew and other aviation professionals.
He emphasized the importance of continuous learning and improvement in maintaining a safe flight environment.
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“Safety is an ongoing process, this workshop is a unique opportunity to learn and collaborate, by participating in this workshop, we can collectively contribute to a safer aviation industry.”
The cabin safety workshop according to the Cabin Safety Inspector, NCAA, Mrs Maria Umoh- Ordor, focuses on the critical intersection of culture, attitude, and safety in the aviation industry.
She noted that, it also aims to equip cabin crew and safety professionals with the tools to overcome cultural biases and maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Mrs. Odor emphasized the importance of transcending cultural norms and attitudes to prioritize safety.
“Culture is a way of life, and attitude reflects our behavior. As cabin crew and safety professionals, we must rise above these factors to become true professionals.”
“We are committed to making this an annual event, by choosing a specific theme and speaker for each workshop, we can tailor the content to address the most pressing safety challenges.”
The workshop, she said marked a significant milestone in aviation training. The previous workshop was held in 2016, and the COVID-19 pandemic forced a temporary hiatus.
The Guest Lecturer, Sir Paul Ogwuru said , culture and attitude constitute the tools for enhancement of cabin safety.
He stressed that, a positive attitude is essential for cabin safety, and both contribute to overall safety ratings, adding that, Aviation authorities like International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO and NCAA require airlines to regularly train cabin crew to ensure they are prepared to handle their duties both on the ground and in the air.
He added : “Consequently, Attitude becomes the rallying point and manifests as a connector to culture and cabin safety. These three are inseparable and this behooves organizations to be on the same page with regulatory bodies in this case the NCAA for the maintenance of it’s standards. Cabin Crew are saddled with ensuring the safety, comfort and well-being of passengers.”
