A “critical incident” is any event that has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills of either an individual or a group. Almost all pilot groups have adopted CIRP, which is credited with helping many pilots return to the cockpit after an accident or incident and has been adopted by SFTE and SETP for our test flying operations. CIRP uses trained FTEs,  pilots, and spouses to assist in lessening the stress reactions on FTEs, pilots, accident investigators, and their families following an accident or incident. Engineers, pilots, and family peer support volunteers are trained in structured defusing and debriefing techniques that help members and their families more effectively deal with their normal reactions to an abnormal event. This time-critical, peer-based support accelerates recovery from those events before harmful stress reactions damage job performance, careers, families, personal life, and health. CIRP is beneficial not just for catastrophic events but also for more common events that may trigger a stress reaction or response. Being prepared for the unexpected with this training is important for every flight test organization and program.

Benefit of Peer-to-Peer

  • We don’t like to talk to doctors
  • We speak the same language -
           Familiar with aviation acronyms and technical terminolog
  • We rely on and trust each other
  • There is an automatic camaraderie, even from different associations/groups

Choose Your Class

  • Join us for initial training.
    8-10 July 2025 at NTPS or
    9-11 Sept. 2025 at ITPS
    CHOOSE Course Site BELOW

  • Join us for an annual refresher course. This course is ONLY for those who have previously taken the initial training.
    22 May 2025 on Zoom
    8 or 9 July 2025 at NTPS
    9 or 10 Sept. 2025 ITPS
    CHOOSE CLASS BELOW

Fatalities or Injuries are not necessary for an event to be critical

Your Instructor

Louise Cullinan

Formally the National Chair for CIRP with the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) 2007-2019, Louise continues to consult with IFALPA and assists airlines around the world in developing their own CISM programs. Currently a First Officer with Frontier Airlines flying the A320/321, Louise was a captain with Mesa Airlines flying the ERJ 175 along with the CRJ 200/700/900 and Be1900.  With over 25 years of experience, she continues to provide training and assist with many incidents around the world.

CIRP Initial Training Syllabus

DAY ONE 
0800-1700
The history of CIRP
What is stress
Stress reactions
What is PTSD
Listening skills
One On Ones - 3 step process
Suicide - a special case

DAY TWO
0800-1700
The benefit of the group process
The pitfalls of a group process
Defusing intro
Defusing Exercise 

DAY THREE
0800- 1500 (changed)
Grief
Debriefing Exercise
Outreach
Demobilization
Crisis Management Briefings (CMBs - similar to a town hall meeting)
Taking care of yourself  

Choose your course site below.

Attendees responsible for their own travel & lodging.

CIRP Initial Training

  • NTPS 8-10 July 2025

    NTPS 8-10 July 2025

    National Test Pilots School (NTPS)
    1030 Flight Line Bldg 72, Mojave, CA 93501-1679
    (661) 824-2977
    https://ntps.edu/


  • ITPS 9-11 Sept. 2025

    ITPS 9-11 Sept. 2025

    The International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Ltd.
    2410 Blair Boulevard
    London, Ontario
    N5V 3Z9
    Canada
    +1 519 4573625
    https://itpscanada.com/


CIRP Refresher Training - ONLY for those who have previously taken the initial training

  • Zoom Refresher Training - 22 May 2025 >>   1000-1600 CDT

    Zoom Refresher Training - 22 May 2025 >> 1000-1600 CDT

    Join us on Zoom for an annual refresher course.


  • NTPS In-Person Refresher Training

    NTPS In-Person Refresher Training

    Tuesday, 8 July 2025


  • NTPS In-Person Refresher Training

    NTPS In-Person Refresher Training

    Wednesday, 9 July 2025


  • ITPS In-Person Refresher Training

    ITPS In-Person Refresher Training

    Tuesday, 9 Sept. 2025


  • ITPS In-Person Refresher Training

    ITPS In-Person Refresher Training

    Wednesday, 10 Sept. 2025




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