Title:
Debriefing that Drives Learning Accountability and Safety in Flight Training
Topic:
Learn Effective Debriefing Techniques
Speaker(s):
Brandon Williams, Aviation Safety and Human Factors Expert
Brief Description:
- Too many post-flight debriefs are rushed, vague, or skipped entirely—missing one of the most powerful tools for student growth and risk reduction. Based on the proven fighter pilot debrief process, this session explores how CFIs can use a structured debriefing methodology to turn every lesson into a learning advantage. Instructors will discuss how to create accountability without blame, identify root causes behind errors, reinforce sound decision-making, and tailor feedback to each student’s stage of development. Learn how consistent, high-quality debriefs accelerate progress, improve instructor effectiveness, and strengthen a proactive safety culture across the flight school.
FAA WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS/AMT credit fill out attendance sheet onsite.
Select Number:
GL13144650
Location of Seminar:
JW Marriott Turnberry
19999 W. Country Club Drive
Miami, FL 33180
Directions to Venue:
Presentations will be in the AeroSummit Conference Room.
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
National FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Brandon Williams is a seasoned Airline Captain, Air Force Instructor Pilot, and former U.S. Air Force F-15E Fighter Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel, and Aviation Safety Officer. In addition to traveling around the country speaking to flight schools and other high reliability teams, he teaches at several aviation universities as an aviation safety and human factors professor, and also serves as a Line Check Pilot at a major U.S. airline, where he evaluates, mentors, and standardizes pilot performance in high-consequence operating environments.
Brandon brings a unique blend of aviation science, human factors, and real-world instructional leadership. His work bridges operational reality with research-backed human performance principles to help instructors move beyond rote task completion and toward professional-grade instruction.
PRESENTED DURING AEROSUMMIT 2026. NO FEE FOR THE SEMINAR. THERE IS A ADMISSION CHARGE TO AEROSUMMIT
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FAA WINGS credit is available. Attendees will complete attendance sign-in onsite.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other task not covered in the NPP that is not A/W or Ops
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