Course aim

This course develops an understanding of the human factors that influence performance, decision-making and safety in aerodrome operations. Participants learn how organisational, environmental and individual factors can affect operational outcomes and how these risks can be managed proactively.

Course structure

• Interactive classroom sessions
• Case study analysis
• Group discussions
• Practical exercises
• Knowledge assessment

Content in brief

• Principles of human performance
• Human capabilities and limitations
• Situational awareness
• Decision-making under pressure
• Communication and teamwork
• Workload and stress management
• Fatigue and performance degradation
• Error management and safety culture
• Human factors in occurrence investigations

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are required. The course is relevant for all operational, supervisory and managerial personnel.

Compliance with regulations

The course supports safety management requirements and the development of competencies necessary to manage human performance risks within aerodrome operations and associated safety management systems. Fully compliant with ADR.OR.D.005 Management system and ADR.OR.D.015 Safety management module in Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 Rules for Aerodromes.