• Maybo is a leader in conflict management and personal safety training for the aviation industry

    Conflict Management and Personal Safety Training for the Aviation Sector

    Maybo sets the benchmark for violence reduction and conflict management training in the aviation sector. Our comprehensive training aims to support the prevention and management of conflict and violent behaviours, so that staff and passengers can benefit from positive and safer environments.

    Trusted experience and expertise

    People working within the aviation industry are often faced with challenging situations due to the nature of their job and the unpredictability of human behaviour, particularly when frustrated due to delayed flights, under the influence of alcohol, or nervous boarding a flight.

    If poorly managed, minor incidents can quickly escalate into aggressive and challenging situations, which can represent a safety risk to staff, fellow passengers and the reputation of your organisation.

    Maybo training equips staff with the knowledge and skills so that they can manage difficult and challenging interactions, whilst providing excellent customer service to all passengers.

    We believe that while it is impossible to defuse every situation, by teaching staff how best to professionally deal with dissatisfied customers and difficult behaviours, the number of incidents that end in assault and/or social media frenzy can be greatly reduced.

    Maybo Training Programmes

    Explore the range of training modules in Maybo's transport curriculum below

    • eLearning

    • Classroom

    • Train the Trainer

    • Virtual Classroom

    • Preventing Conflict and Reducing Risk

      This module is for people who regularly interact with customers or members of the public in their role.

      Reducing Work-related Violence Risks

      • Workplace violence and difficult behaviours
      • Rights and responsibilities
      • Planing to reduce conflict and risk

      Signs and Causes of Escalating Conflict

      • Common causes of difficult behaviours
      • Instinctive reactions to emotional or threatening situations
      • Potential triggers in self and others
      • Levels of escalation

      Positive Interactions and Choices

      • People's needs and expectations
      • Influencing positive outcomes
      • Overcoming barriers to communication

      Delivery methods:

      • eLearning eLearning
      • Classroom Classroom
      • Train the Trainer Train the Trainer
      • Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom

    • Safer De‑escalation

      This module covers de-escalation strategies to alleviate a situation and achieve a positive and safer outcome.

      Dynamic Risk Assessment

      • Maybo SAFER model
      • Risk identification
      • Informed decision-making

      De-escalation Skills

      • Positive, non-aggressive approaches
      • Safer positioning and teamworking skills
      • Strategies to defuse, calm and resolve

      Personal Safety and Post-incident

      • Confronting behaviour
      • Heightened risk indicators
      • Exit strategies in higher-risk situations
      • Post-event impact and responsibilities

      Delivery methods:

      • eLearning eLearning
      • Classroom Classroom
      • Train the Trainer Train the Trainer
      • Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom

    • Personal Safety and Disengagement

      This module provides additional practical strategies for disengaging and reducing the risk of assault.

      It is relevant for employees whose roles require them to engage with people whose behaviour can be unpredictable.

      Risks, Rights and Responsibilities

      • Defining defensive skills and interventions
      • Risks of using physical skills
      • Authority for the use of physical skills
      • Individual and team responsibilities 
      • The importance of secondary strategies to reduce the need for physical skills

      Defensive Personal Safety Skills to Avoid Assault and Disengage

      • Training and operational risks associated with the use of Maybo physical skills
      • Low arousal positioning and defensive skills to avoid assault and reduce risk
      • Low arousal skills to release from wrist and clothing grips
      • Contextual applications of Maybo disengagement skills

       This module is RRN Approved when part of a BILD ACT Certified Curriculum.

      Delivery methods:

      • Classroom Classroom
      • Train the Trainer Train the Trainer

    • Redirection and Guiding

      This module provides additional low arousal redirection and guiding skills. 

      • Training and operational risks
      • Low arousal physical intervention skills to prompt or guide an individual
      • Low arousal physical intervention skills to re-direct an individual

       This module is RRN Approved when part of a BILD ACT Certified Curriculum.

      Delivery methods:

      • Classroom Classroom
      • Train the Trainer Train the Trainer

    • Safer Holding

      This module provides non-aggressive physical intervention skills for use as a last resort to prevent people coming to harm. It is relevant for employees whose roles require them to engage with people whose behaviour can be unpredictable and may need to be held.

      Recognising and Reducing Risk

      • Key risk factors of restrictive physical interventions
      • Individual and team responsibilities to reduce risk and respond to medical emergencies

      Holding and Escorting

      • Training and operational risks associated with non-pain compliant restrictive skills
      • Non-aggressive restrictive holding and escorting skills 
      • Structured exercises
      • Positioning and teamwork in transitions between skills

      Containing and Supporting

      • Reduce risk whilst containing a seated person
      • Teamwork skills to support a person to a seated position on the floor
      • De-escalation and re-engagement skills
      • Applications relevant to the role

      Some services and roles may require training in higher levels of intervention and equipment, which Maybo can provide subject to controls.

      Delivery methods:

      • Classroom Classroom
      • Train the Trainer Train the Trainer

    • Maybo are: responsive to our needs; invest in the development of their team; update their programme content with the latest thinking and provide real value for money. Coupled with the fact that they are all very personable and helpful I would recommend them as a respected supplier of consultancy and training services.

      Transport for London - Learning & Development Manager

    • "The Maybo training is going very well, over 600 staff covered to date. We have seen a decrease in incidents and injuries since the introduction of the Maybo principles which is an excellent result."

      Yarra Trams, Victoria AU - Manager

    • The Maybo courses give customer-facing staff workable tools to deal with difficult situations. Maybo Physical Intervention techniques are designed so that anyone irrespective of size, shape or gender can use them effectively. I have to give a special mention to the back office staff and trainers who have been exceptional with their ongoing support.

      First Group

    • A very effective and interesting course. It made me more aware of emotional behaviour, how it can escalate and how to deal with it.

      South Eastern Trains - Delegate

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