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Since its inception, the plan has annually distributed a good experience return to participating members. Historically, plan participants have received returns equal to or often exceeding their annual NATA membership dues. The number of participants has continued to grow – from 76 original members in 1975 to more than 800 in 2010. 

The NATA Workers’ Compensation Program was created for the association in April 1975 with three specific goals in mind:

• Provide NATA members with a dependable long-term market for workers compensation insurance;
• Structure the plan in such a way that if the overall loss experience of the participating members is favorable, participants would share in the return of a portion of the premium at the end of the policy year (good experience return); and
• Provide world class claims and safety management services. 

Today, after 35 years of continuous partnership with USAIG and their service provider, Liberty Mutual, the plan has attained or exceeded every goal established by its founders.  

“NATA has created opportunities to help bolster safety with the development of training programs such as Professional Line Service Training Online. In fact, we are in the process of launching two new modules for winter weather ops and customer service, safety and security as well as developing a series of safety webinars targeting preventative training to address the highest reported employee injuries,” said NATA President James K. Coyne. “Safety training programs such as these help perpetuate good experience returns, thereby creating more value to NATA member participants.”  

The NATA Workers’ Compensation Program is not only the single most effective plan of its kind available today, it also has proven to be one of NATA’s most valuable benefits to members.

For information on the program, you or your broker may contact USAIG at 1-212-859-3988 or at www.usau.com.

Included in the training are de/anti-icing best practices and procedures, vivid videos and photos to help shape understanding, resources such as current Federal Aviation Administration holdover tables, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts and a final exam to ensure comprehension – all combined in a thorough online package for consistent training of the de-icing crew.

What’s covered in the de/anti-icing training module?

• Introduction: reviews the crucial reasons for de-icing and the effects of icing on aircraft flight.
• De-icing and Anti-icing Fluids: covers the different types of fluids, their characteristics and their primary usage.
• De-icing and Anti-icing Application: covers specifics on when and how to apply the different fluid types.
• De-icing and Anti-icing Safety: discusses personal protective equipment requirements and procedures for the safe operation of your de-icing equipment.
• De-icing Procedures: discusses techniques to de-ice aircraft effectively and best practices to follow.
• Anti-icing Fluid Application: stresses what to do and what NOT to do when applying anti-icing fluids.
• Final Preparations For Departure: covers your responsibilities as well as what to expect from the flight crew after de/anti-icing and prior to aircraft departure.

“NATA’s Safety 1st developed this online de/anti-icing module in response to our members who have asked for general aviation specific training to fulfill their winter weather needs,” said NATA Director of Safety and Training Amy Koranda. “In the past, our members have turned to de/anti-icing training suited for the airlines and it just doesn’t fit the bill for our industry.”

NATA’s Safety 1st online training such as this de/anti-icing module is comprehensive – everything needed to train, test and track line specialists is included in convenient online modules. Pricing for the online training is based on a sliding scale. For a limited time, NATA is offering a special discount on orders placed before November 16.

To view a demo of NATA’s Safety 1st De/Anti-icing Training Module and access a link to order, including our special discount offering, visit www.nata.aero/onlinetraining.  

“At NATA, Safety 1st is not just a name, it is a mission. We continue to set the industry standard in safety by developing convenient, cost effective training in best practices and procedures specific to our members’ needs,” added NATA President James K. Coyne.

Included in the training are customer service, safety and security best practices and procedures, vivid videos and photos to help shape understanding, quizzes throughout to reinforce major concepts and a final exam to ensure comprehension – all combined in a thorough online package for consistent training of your entire staff.

What’s covered in the customer service, safety & security training module?

• Introduction:
  • provides a better understanding of the tasks line specialists perform on the ramp
  • contains terminology used to talk to pilots on the ramp and radio
  • delivers knowledge about parts of an aircraft, providing a better understanding of the industry
  • gives an overview of ramp safety concerns for everyone
• Safety:
  • covers information necessary to cross-train staff members to help on the ramp with tasks such as marshalling
• Customer Service:
  • provides information to help communicate with staff and customers as well as to gain a better understanding of customers
• Security:
  • discusses in-depth processes on operational security from the ramp to the hangars to the office
  • reinforces the importance of conscientious staff support throughout the operation to help protect customers and their clientele

NATA’s Safety 1st Online training such as this Customer Service, Safety & Security module is comprehensive – everything needed to train, test and track line specialists is included in convenient online modules. Pricing for the online training is based on a sliding scale. To order, visit www.nata.aero/onlinetraining.

The FBO Leadership Conference was uniquely designed from the ground up for the leaders of FBOs of all sizes to gather, share best practices and have a little fun along the way. The 2011 FBO Leadership Conference will be held at the Savannah Convention Center immediately preceding NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference. This gives attendees an optimal opportunity to meet with their customers and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

For more information or to register to attend the event, visit www.nata.aero/fbolc or contact Diane Gleason at dgleason@nata.aero. 

This webinar will provide attendees a deeper insight into:
- The role, purpose, and importance of the SBP
- The key elements and essential components of the SBP
- A best practices approach for developing the SBP

Panelists:
Paul A. Meyers, Aviation Management Consulting Group
Jeff A. Kohlman, Aviation Management Consulting Group

Due to a prior scheduling conflict, this webinar has been rescheduled to November 16 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) and will be offered FREE OF CHARGE.

Click here to register.