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What if one course could prevent your next accident before it ever happens?

At LAFD Air Operations, we don’t wait for mistakes—we train ahead of them.

Our pilots and crews attend the USC Viterbi Aviation Safety & Security Program to sharpen leadership, strengthen decision-making, and implement cutting-edge aviation safety systems that directly impact how we operate in Los Angeles.

From Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Safety Performance Indicators to Threat & Error Management, Human Factors, and Helicopter Accident Investigation—this isn’t just training. It’s mission-critical risk mitigation.

Today, another one of our pilots completed the program—bringing back knowledge that elevates the safety of every flight, every crew, and every patient we serve.

Because in our world, safety isn’t a requirement—it’s a discipline.

#aviationsafety
#lafd
#SafetyManagement
#firstresponderlife
#leadershipdevelopment taken in Usc Viterbi Aviation Safety School by @lafdairops

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Congress bestowed the title “Father of Aviation Safety” upon Jerome F. Lederer in 1997 for his work in the field of aviation. The International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) annually presents the Jerome F. Lederer Award for “outstanding lifetime contributions to technical excellence in furthering aviation accident investigation and achieving ISASI objectives, including enhancing aviation safety through the continuing development of investigation techniques.” This year, that award went to our very own USC AVIATION Director, Tom Anthony. Congratulations Tom! #usc #aviationsafety #award #lifetimeachievement Photo of Thomas Anthony in front of a photo of Jerome Lederer and the words: ISASI 2026/Jerry Lederer Award Recipient/Thomas Anthony by @lafdairops

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Anna Fisher - chemist, physician, NASA astronaut, mom, and USC Aviation Instructor. Anna, whose accomplishments are matched only by her ability to inspire, teaches in our Human Performance, Resilience, and Leadership (HPRL) course. She is also the subject of a must-watch PBS documentary called: Once Upon a Time in Space. Go watch the doc and follow the link in our bio to sign up for the October offering of HPRL. #usc #nasa #resilience #leadership #hero Photo of astronaut Anna Fisher in a space helmet. by @lafdairops

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Visit our Aircraft Accident Laboratory - link in bio. #aviation #usc #laboratory #engineering by @lafdairops

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a month ago

From team member Jamie Kidder: “A quick hop in a Piper aircraft over the jungles of Belize’s Cayo District, ending with a landing on a dirt runway carved out of the rainforest. Some destinations are worth the extra effort to reach.” #belize #aviation #piperaircraft #offthebeatenpath #theroadlesstraveled by @lafdairops

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Our Aircraft Accident Investigation course starts right here. The USC laboratory is one of the largest in the nation. See link in bio for more info. #usc #aviation #investigation #aircraft #uscviterbi #engineering #uscaviation by @lafdairops

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60 years ago in the month of July, Frank Tullo was piloting a Republic F-105 on a mission that took him deep into dangerous territory in North Vietnam. His jet was hit by ground fire and after maintaining flight for as long as possible, the aircraft aflame, Frank was forced to eject. He landed in 10 foot tall elephant grass where he took cover and survived until his rescue. George Martin flew that rescue mission in the Jolly Green Giant, a specially modified Sikorsky HH-3E helicopter. In this photo, Tullo (right) and Martin (left) are shaking hands in front of the Giant that brought Frank back to safety. #usc #aviation #rescue #helicopter #jollygreengiant #vietnam #usaf #uscaviation Black and white photo, Vietnam War era, in country during war. Two men, Frank Tullo and George Martin, who are wearing flight suits stand in front of a large helicopter, shaking hands. by @lafdairops

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a year ago

Students from our ASMS course conducted a hands-on audit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Ops this week. Thank you @lacofireairops for hosting this valuable practical exercise in Safety Management. #lacountyfd #safetymanagement #aviation #usc #uscaviation #viterbi #firstresponders Large group of people standing outside on a bright sunny day in front of an LA County Fire Department helicopter at the Barton Helipad near Whiteman airport. by @lafdairops

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a year ago

LAX Dedication Ceremony- 1961 #lax #uscaviation #usc #losangeles #aviation Black and white aerial view photo of LAX in 1961. Oblong terminal building with an airliner in the foreground. by @lafdairops

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2 years ago

Our Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance course is an FAA qualified Inspection Authorization (IA) refresher course. Come train with us! #faa #aviation #usc #aviationmaintenance #inspectionauthorization #viterbi Photo of a large aircraft inside of a hanger, representing aviation maintenance. by @lafdairops

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USC Aviation instructors Greg Phillips and Will Williams were recently invited by Boeing to teach our program course in Advanced SMS to a wonderful group of aviation professionals in New Delhi. Thank you @boeing for hosting us! #aviation #usc #safety #aviation #boeing #newdelhi #india Group photo of aviation professionals gathered on a staircase in New Delhi with USC Aviation Instructors, Greg Phillips and Will Williams. by @lafdairops

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Our Aircraft Accident Investigation course is running this week at our laboratory in Alhambra. Our lab is filled with wreckages and students get a hands-on, up-close opportunity to examine them. #aircraftaccident #laboratory #alhambra #usc #viterbi #metalurgy #engineering by @lafdairops

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