Human Factors In Aviation

 Human Factors in Aviation


    Human factors in aviation are any factors of a particular humans life that may effect there decision making (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) 2019). Human factors can be experience, workload, education, age, mental health, and much more. For example, a pilot with 20 years of experience will be able to tell what weather an aircraft can withstand, but a pilot of only a few months may be scared off by harsh weather. This is why many pilots with experience have copilots of lesser experience in order for the copilot to gain experience whilst the person making the decisions is still highly qualified.

    Aircraft maintenance is a team task that requires multiple people working together in order to complete. There are a few challenges the maintenance crew faces when working on aircraft. The first challenge is poor communication. Communication is an important aspect in any job, but in aviation it is crucial to develop good communication because you have peoples lives in your hands. Poor communication could lead to people getting hurt or even dying. Technicians need to share knowledge with there team for multiple reasons. When there is a shift team the technician needs to clearly explain to the oncoming technicians the situation and what still needs to be done. There are many tasks that require most if not all of the crew members in order to complete. There needs to be effective communication about the task at hand and a general consensus that the aircraft is safe to operate.


References

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (2016). Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK).                Retrieved https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/

Tag Archives: Aircraft maintenance. USC. (n.d.). http://www.usccg.com/tag/aircraft-maintenance/.

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