PMO 845 Human Factors In Aviation
This course will introduce the student to the multifaceted concept of human factors in aviation. It will discuss the impact of human limitations and human interaction in the flight environment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the role of human factors in aircraft mishaps. The course will also include preventive techniques used to reduce human error. Crew/Cockpit Resource Management Training teaches crews to use all the resources available to them to increase mission effectiveness and flight safety. Secondly, Operational Risk Management attempts to identify hazards and alleviate or compensate for them. Lastly, technical advances enable more realistic simulator training to better prepare crews for high threat contingencies. At the completion of the course the student will be able to effectively evaluate aviation related CRM/ORM issues.
Prerequisite
Permission of Course Director,
PMO 841