Contents

• Week 1: Introduction to human factors in aviation; human factors ergonomics; the conceptual model of human factors.
• Week 2: Human factors in the aviation industry; the well-being of crew members.
• Week 3: Applications of human factors – Flight operations; human error; aviation training; motivation.
• Week 4: Flight documentation, flight deck design; cabin design; visual performance; collision avoidance.

Who should take this course?

This ab initio course is aimed at students with an interest in human factors in civil aviation, aviation psychology, and the airline industry. Regulatory bodies, safety and investigation agencies, training establishments, and students of aerospace sciences will find this course interesting.

• Course Title: Human factors in aviation.
• Course code: HFIA100
• Lead Instructor: Dr. Elena Spiridon
• Course level: Ab initio
• Course duration: 4 weeks
• Mode of study: Self-study; self-paced.
• Mode of assessment: Online human factors knowledge test (optional).
• Main textbook: CAA human factors manuals.
• Certificate of attendance: No course assessment required.
• Certificate of award (human factors in aviation): Assessed using an online knowledge test.