What is the wet drill for British Airways?

Course Overview The course furnishes all crew with effective lifesaving procedures and survival techniques for post evacuation after landing on water. Raft management, maintenance and destruction on being rescued are also included.



The "Wet Drill" is a critical component of British Airways cabin crew safety training, designed to prepare staff for a "ditching" (emergency water landing). In 2026, this practical exercise takes place in a specialized deep-water pool, often at the BA Global Learning Centre. Crew members must demonstrate the ability to don lifejackets correctly, enter the water safely, and assist "passengers" (often played by other trainees) into massive life rafts or slide-rafts. The drill covers techniques for "righting" a capsized raft, using emergency signaling equipment (like ELTs), and managing passenger panic in a water environment. Crew must be able to swim at least one full length of the pool unaided and show they can maintain a "HELP" (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) to survive in cold water. This 2026 training is EASA-compliant and ensures that every crew member is physically and mentally prepared to lead a survival effort at sea should an aircraft be forced down over water.

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