Human Factor in Aviation

Introduction

•  To become self-aware of human factors which affect personal performance but also affect interaction with others, which often defines overall safety performance.
•  To consider the human element in the design of systems and procedures in the aviation context.
•  To recognize the factors which lead to human error.
• To understand and apply threat and error management in aviation operations.
• To learn of the benefits of team resource management.
• To be introduced to the human factor elements in incident and accident investigation.

Objectives

an overview of human factors concepts, knowledge, and practical applications, with a focus on the current and future role of human factors in the operational environment of the aviation industry.

• To address the various factors that contribute to human error and non-compliance with rules and procedures.
• To identify ways to manage errors and violations, both at the individual and organizational and systemic level.

By the end of the course , participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate awareness of human factors which affect personal performance and affect interaction with others, which often defines overall safety performance;
• Recognize the importance of the human element in the design of systems and procedures in the aviation context;
• Define the factors which lead to human error;
• Understand and apply threat and error management in aviation operations;
• Identify the benefits of team resource management;
• Demonstrate familiarization with the human factor elements in incident and accidents

Who Sould Attend

• Airport managers
• Air Traffic Control Supervisors and Senior Air Traffic Control Officers who may be ask to perform the task of Shift Supervisor and Aeronautical Informational Service Staff.
• Inspectors and Regulators, Flight Procedures Designers, and Aerodrome Service Providers ATC, Airport Engineers and Pilots.
• safety managers
• Managers

Course Content

• Module 01: Understanding Human Factors.
• Module 02: Human Factors in Aviation
• Module 03: Safety in Aviation
• Module 04: Dealing with Human Factor Errors
• Module 05: Team Resource Management
• Module 06: Human Factors in Systems Design
• Module 07: Human Factors in Incident and Accident Investigation
• Module 08: Issues Affecting Human Performance

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