Human Factors in Aviation (classroom)

CLASSROOM

Select this course in another language

• es
• it

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 1130 participants from 99 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

The study of Human Factors is about understanding human behavior and performance. When applied to aviation operations, Human Factors knowledge is used to optimize the fit between people and the systems in which they work in order to improve safety and performance. Gain a comprehensive overview of the effect and management of Human Factors in aviation with this foundation course. The operational Human Factors knowledge gained on this course can also be applied to safety investigation activities.

Course code: TCVT-05

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

3 additional classes are scheduled

Human Factors in Aviation (classroom)

Chinese Taipei, Taipei (TAFLA-IATA)

12 - 16 June, 2023

Register before May 22, 2023 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.

Please register by 22 May

Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 173086 English

Dev. Nations

USD 2,240

Member

USD 2,910

Regular

USD 3,245

Register

Human Factors in Aviation (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA, ACCET Accredited)

26 - 30 June, 2023

Register before Mar 26, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply

Please register by 29 May

Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172044 English

Dev. Nations

USD 1,872

Member

USD 2,408

Regular

USD 2,676

View more details View fewer details

The IATA Training Center in Miami is ACCET Accredited

Miami Training Center Information

Register

Human Factors in Aviation (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)

4 - 8 December, 2023

Register before Jun 04, 2023 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply

Please register by 13 Nov

Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172191 English

Dev. Nations

USD 1,755

Member

USD 2,258

Regular

USD 2,509

View more details View fewer details

Geneva Training Center information

Register

What you will learn

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Be conversant about basic aviation Human Factors concepts
• Understand key human performance issues relevant to aviation operations
• Integrate Human Factors knowledge into key areas of aviation operations
• Apply operational Human Factors knowledge to safety investigation activities

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Definitions, concepts and history
• Aviation Human Factors, management and the organization
• Human performance in aviation operations
• Fatigue and stress and how to manage them
• Human information processing and operational decision-making
• Human error and threat management
• Threat and Error Management (TEM) in flight operations, air traffic control and cabin operations
• Resource management training on the flight deck and in air traffic control
• Automation in the workplace
• The design of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists

Activities

• Case studies
• Group exercises

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• All aviation roles especially safety-critical ones
• Pilots, flight crew, airline managers and operational staff
• Air traffic controllers and ANSP management
• Civil aviation authority, and aircraft maintenance staff

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.