Practical Human Factors for Pilots

Practical Human Factors for Pilots bridges the divide between human factors research and one of the key industries that this research is meant to benefit—civil aviation. Human factors are now recognized as being at the core of aviation safety and the training syllabus that flight crew trainees have to follow reflects that. This book will help student pilots pass exams in human performance and limitations, successfully undergo multi-crew cooperation training and crew resource management (CRM) training, and prepare them for assessment in non-technical skills during operator and license proficiency checks in the simulator, and during line checks when operating flights. Each chapter begins with an explanation of the relevant science behind that particular subject, along with mini-case studies that demonstrate its relevance to commercial flight operations. Of particular focus are practical tools and techniques that students can learn in order to improve their performance as well as "training tips" for the instructor. Provides practical, evidence-based guidance on issues often at the root of aircraft accidents Uses international regulatory material Includes concepts and theories that have practical relevance to flight operations Covers relevant topics in a step-by-step manner, describing how they apply to flight operations Demonstrates how human decision-making has been implicated in air accidents and equips the reader with tools to mitigate these risks Gives instructors a reliable knowledge base on which to design and deliver effective training Summarizes the current state of human factors, training, and assessment

Practical Human Factors for Pilots bridges the divide between human factors research and one of the key industries that this research is meant to benefit—civil aviation. Human factors are now recognized as being at the core of aviation safety and the training syllabus that flight crew trainees have to follow reflects that. This book will help student pilots pass exams in human performance and limitations, successfully undergo multi-crew cooperation training and crew resource management (CRM) training, and prepare them for assessment in non-technical skills during operator and license proficiency checks in the simulator, and during line checks when operating flights.

Each chapter begins with an explanation of the relevant science behind that particular subject, along with mini-case studies that demonstrate its relevance to commercial flight operations. Of particular focus are practical tools and techniques that students can learn in order to improve their performance as well as "training tips" for the instructor.

• Provides practical, evidence-based guidance on issues often at the root of aircraft accidents
• Uses international regulatory material
• Includes concepts and theories that have practical relevance to flight operations
• Covers relevant topics in a step-by-step manner, describing how they apply to flight operations
• Demonstrates how human decision-making has been implicated in air accidents and equips the reader with tools to mitigate these risks
• Gives instructors a reliable knowledge base on which to design and deliver effective training
• Summarizes the current state of human factors, training, and assessment

__Practical Human Factors for Pilots__ bridges the divide between human factors research and one of the key industries that this research is meant to benefit—civil aviation. Human factors are now recognized as being at the core of aviation safety and the training syllabus that flight crew trainees have to follow reflects that. This book will help student pilots pass exams in human performance and limitations, successfully undergo multi-crew cooperation training and crew resource management (CRM) training, and prepare them for assessment in non-technical skills during operator and license proficiency checks in the simulator, and during line checks when operating flights. * Provides practical, evidence-based guidance on issues often at the root of aircraft accidents * Uses international regulatory material * Includes concepts and theories that have practical relevance to flight operations * Covers relevant topics in a step-by-step manner, describing how they apply to flight operations * Demonstrates how human decision-making has been implicated in air accidents and equips the reader with tools to mitigate these risks * Gives instructors a reliable knowledge base on which to design and deliver effective training * Summarizes the current state of human factors, training, and assessment Content: Front-matter, Pages i,iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v Acknowledgements, Page xv Author biography, Page xvi Preface, Pages xvii-xxiv 1 - Introduction to human factors, Pages 1-10 2 - Information processing, Pages 11-75 3 - Error management and standard operating procedures for pilots, Pages 77-117 4 - Error management and standard operating procedures for organizations, Pages 119-132 5 - Personality, leadership and teamwork, Pages 133-161 6 - Communication, Pages 163-188 7 - Fatigue risk management, Pages 189-225 8 - Stress management and alcohol, Pages 227-242 9 - Automation management, Pages 243-268 Conclusion, Pages 269-271 Index, Pages 273-280