Foreign object debris and damage
FOD prevention online course
Foreign Object Debris and Damage prevention training for aviation maintenance and manufacturing personnel, delivered online with assessment and certificate issue on passing.
- FOD online course
- FOD prevention online course
- foreign object debris training
- aviation FOD awareness training
Course evidence at a glance
- 6 classroom-hour equivalent course
- 12 ordered modules and a final multiple-choice assessment
- Course references M.A.402, 145.A.48, NAS 412, AS9146, and AS9100
Who this training is for
Mechanics, inspectors, stores personnel, ground staff, contractors, supervisors, quality personnel, and managers working around aircraft, parts, tools, consumables, engines, intakes, flight lines, and production or maintenance areas.
Regulatory context
The FOD course references EASA Part-M point M.A.402 and Part-145 point 145.A.48, supported by NAS 412, AS9146, and AS9100 FOD-prevention expectations.
Course content is maintained against the latest applicable regulatory amendments reviewed as of 21 June 2026.
Assessment and certificate
Learners complete ordered FOD prevention modules, pass the final questionnaire, and receive a verifiable certificate.
Training coverage
- Foreign object debris, foreign object damage, typical sources, consequences, and prevention responsibilities
- FOD prevention areas, clean-as-you-go, housekeeping, tool accountability, hardware control, and lost-item reporting
- Aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, stores, ground operations, engine/intake, and flight-line scenarios
Related courses
FOD
Foreign Object Debris and Damage (FOD) Prevention
Foreign object debris and damage (FOD) prevention for maintenance and manufacturing personnel: the sources of FOD, tiered prevention areas, clean-as-you-go, tool and parts accountability, and the lost-item and reporting process.
65.00 EUR · 6 hours classroom equivalent · certificate on passing
View syllabusCommon questions
What does FOD mean in aviation?
FOD is used for both foreign object debris and foreign object damage. The course covers debris sources, damage consequences, prevention areas, housekeeping, tool control, and reporting.
Is FOD prevention training completed online?
Yes. Learners complete the FOD modules online, take the final assessment, and receive a named certificate after passing.