Human factors for pilots

The training resource Safety Behaviours: Human Factors for Pilots has been specifically designed for the General Aviation and Low Capacity Regular Public Transport sectors to:

• enhance human factors awareness
• provide practical support for the introduction of human factors training and assessment requirements of the Day VFR syllabus and CAO 82.3 amendments respectively.

Resource contents

The package contains a comprehensive resource guide that enables pilots to develop their knowledge in the areas of:

• fatigue
• stress
• alcohol and other drugs
• communication
• teamwork
• leadership
• situational awareness
• decision making
• threat and error management
• airmanship.

The package includes a DVD which incorporates ‘real life’ scenario dramatisations and expert commentary from human factors specialists, which are used in conjunction with a workbook and facilitator’s guide to apply the human factors knowledge acquired from the resource guide in either individual or group settings.

Electronic copies of these resources are provided on a CD which is included in the package, along with a copy of the Day VFR syllabus CAAP.

Order your copy

To order a copy, go to the CASA Online Store.

More information

For more information about this resource, email humanfactors@casa.gov.au.