CRM Initial

Foundations for Efficiency and Safety in Helicopter & VTOL Operations
Your Introductory CRM Course

Kickstart your CRM journey with our comprehensive CRM Initial Hybrid Course – the ideal introduction for crew members with no previous CRM training. Designed to meet stringent EASA standards, this course equips your team with the foundational skills needed for safe, efficient, and effective helicopter/VTOL operations. 
The hybrid online course is divided into 5 comprehensive modules. Each module is comprised of engaging video presentations, informative texts, practical assignments and a discussion platform. Additionally there is two live meetings with other students (maximum six participants) to foster interactive learning.

The course is built on two equally weighted components:  
 
Self-Study Component (50%): Includes engaging video presentations, practical exercises, and a discussion platform, allowing participants to learn at their own pace and internalize key theories before live sessions. 
Participants are expected to complete approximately 50 % of the self-study before Live Session A, and 100 % before Live Session B  
Interactive.

Live Component (50%): Features two live sessions with practical exercises, group discussions, and case studies focused on teamwork and problem-solving. The live meetings lasts approximately three and a half hours, with three five-minute breaks (roughly one break per hour) to ensure a comfortable and interactive learning experience.This training is designed to meet stringent EASA standards, equips aviation crew members with the skills to collaborate effectively. 

Scheduling and Participation The public course is held four times a year—in September, November, February, and April (excluding private bookings). Specific dates are announced one month in advance, and a minimum of four confirmed participants is required for the course to take place. Maximum group size: six (6) participants.

Our course is organized into five key modules: 

• General Principles: Foundations of human factors, CRM objectives, and Threat and Error Management. 
• Individual Crew Member: Enhancing personality awareness, managing fatigue and stress, and building assertiveness. 
• Flight Crew: Understanding automation philosophy and type-related differences in helicopter operations. 
• Entire Air Crew: Improving shared situational awareness, workload management, decision-making, and handling surprise events. 
• Operator & Organisation: Strengthening operator culture, SOPs, and effective stakeholder communication. Gain a holistic understanding of both individual and collective performance factors with practical insights delivered by experienced helicopter pilots.

Flexible learning, unparalleled convenience with our hybrid online course, you gain the freedom to study at your own pace, without the pressures of strict schedules or the need for travel.

Adapt the learning experience to suit your busy lifestyle and embark on a transformative educational journey whenever and wherever you choose.

With access to the course for 6 months, you'll have ample time to absorb the material thoroughly and apply it to real-world scenarios.

Invest in your professional growth and strengthen your crew’s CRM foundation with this comprehensive training.

Next Public Course-Live Sessions:

Live Session A
November 13,2025 
09:00–13:45 EET / 07:00–11:45 UTC

Live Session B
November 28, 2025
09:00–13:45 EET / 07:00–11:45 UTC

The next public CRM Initial Hybrid Course Live Sessions will be held in February 2026, with specific dates announced in January 2026.

Enroll in the CRM Initial course today and embark on a journey
towards excellence in the skies.

Our pricing list

CRM initial Hybrid

€1307

 1 license

CRM inital Hybrid

€2868

 2-6 licenses

If you want a private course for your company or organization, please contact us ralf@ralfmolander.com

Ralf Molander

Trainer Ralf Molander is currently the commander of a FinnHEMS medical helicopter and has a long background in helicopter operations.  

Ralf completed the MSc in Human factors and system safety course at Lund University in 2012-2014 and currently works as an authorized Crew Resource Management trainer.

Ralf Molander
+358 40 160 4090
ralf@ralfmolander.com

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