Course Details

Leadership and Advanced Safety Training (LAST) | March 24-27, 2026

Course Location: ALPA Headquarters
Hotel Name: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

Course Description

The LAST class equips ALPA safety representatives with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to assure safety excellence within their airlines. This advanced program builds FAST and IST foundations to prepare participants for all roles in airline safety programs.

The curriculum focuses on mastering safety data integration across voluntary programs like ASAP, FOQA, LOSA, and fatigue reporting to create a comprehensive risk picture. Participants develop advanced risk management and hazard identification techniques, while learning to strategically implement safety programs aligned with FAA, Transport Canada, and ICAO standards - while maintaining ALPA's core safety principles.

Through hands-on learning, pilots engage in real-world case studies analyzing risk management scenarios, mock Event Review Committee sessions for ASAP reports, and interactive FOQA exercises. The course features collaborative problem-solving through group safety risk assessments that simulate actual airline SRAs, giving safety representatives practical experience in program implementation and management.

Graduates of LAST leave with the ability to lead effective safety programs at their airlines, implement best practices aligned with regulatory requirements, and drive positive safety culture change. They develop expertise in integrating multiple data streams for enhanced risk analysis, and in applying ALPA's strategic safety priorities within each of their carriers. Industry experts participate throughout the course, sharing insights on current challenges and opportunities in aviation safety. This interactive environment ensures ALPA safety representatives stay at the forefront of industry developments while maintaining our unwavering commitment to protecting pilot safety and advancing ALPA's safety mission.

General Course Administration Information

"Schedule with Safety" has been the motto of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) since our Association's inception in 1931. The pilot volunteer is at the heart of our ability to influence government, management, and industry stakeholders, guiding them toward the safest air transport system possible. Training our volunteers is the best investment we can make to ensure that our profession is represented in all aspects of the air transport industry. The ASO training courses available to our pilot volunteers ensure our profession is well-represented across all aspects of the air transport industry. 

Well-trained volunteers provide our most effective influence in reducing the hazards within the air transport industry. Over the years, these pilots have advocated for the airline piloting profession. Our volunteers will continue to be confident and effective when they are equipped with solid knowledge and clear leadership that comes from our ALPA ASO training courses.

The ASO training courses are designed and administered specifically to enhance the effectiveness of pilot safety, security, jumpseat, and pilot assistance representatives within the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

There is a process for IFALPA and non-ALPA attendees to participate in ALPA’s ASO training courses pending authorization and support from the applicable MEC. See the Non-ALPA Attendee box below.  Suggested individuals for participation include representatives from management, government, industry, other employee groups or other individuals directly related to aviation safety or flight operations.

Expenses, including flight pay loss, for those members being trained must be authorized from the respective MEC Committee budget. Typical expenses you should consider for your budget include:

  • Approximately $350.00 per night for hotel expenses. (Include the night before the course and one night for each day of the course.)
  • Other associated costs for consideration would include daily meals and transportation needs.
  • If required, Flight Pay Loss (FPL) for each day of the course, including at least one, and possibly two travel days.

IFALPA and non-ALPA attendees need to seek authorization to participate in specific ALPA training courses and meetings for specific individuals by using the following procedure: 

  • Please email Petra Duran-Smith at petra.duran-smith@alpa.org to start the course approval process. 
  • You will receive an email with a QR code to make a payment as soon as your attendance is approved.
  • For non-ALPA attendees there may be a $500 registration fee to attend the course.
  • Once the payment has been finalized, you will receive an email confirming the transaction.