Practical Human Factors For Pilots

Description: 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.



Contents: Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Factors Chapter 2: Information Processing Chapter 3: Error Management and Standard Operating Procedures for Pilots Chapter 4: Error Management and Standard Operating Procedures for Oganizations Chapter 5: Personality, Leadership and Teamwork Chapter 6: Communications Chapter 7: Fatigue Risk Management Chapter 8: Stress Management and Alcohol Chapter 9: Automation Management Conclusion



Author Biography: David Moriarty is founder of Zeroharms Solutions, a company that specializes in the science of safety. Dr. Moriarty was a medical doctor prior to becoming an airline captain and Crew Resource Management Instructor. As well as a medical degree, he also holds degrees in Neuroscience (BSc) and Human Factors (MSc), is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Resilience Engineering Association and also has extensive instructional experience


Translates the science of human factors into a format that can be practically applied by simulator instructors, training captains, and crew resource management instructors to improve pilots' understanding and performance.