Benefits of Food Safety Training:

• Prevent foodborne illness outbreaks aboard corporate aviation aircraft by learning the correct prevention practices.
• Protecting yourself and crew members.
• Reduce the risk of liability for your corporation and yourself.
• A deliberate effort of educating yourself in food safety training adds to the professionalism of the individual and makes you more employable in the corporate aviation industry.
• Adds to the professionalism of the corporation or fractional contractors.

Cost of a Foodborne Illness to General Aviation:

• Loss of prestige and reputation for the owner of the business aircraft.
• Possible loss of employment for the flight crew members.
• Loss of passengers and sales for a fractional charter business aircraft.
• Possible lawsuits resulting in lawyer and court fees.
• Increased insurance premiums
• Embarassment via the news or word of mouth.

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Pathogen micro-organisms are all around us on the ground, as well as in the air. They are on our hair and hands, in our mouths, digestive systems and in our waste products, and toilet paper isn't foolproof. We must learn to control the natural and accidental contamination of pathogens in food because we have to live with them daily, and that includes 40,000 feet above the earth.