Human Factors Training
Enhancing Human Performance. Strengthening Operational Safety.
Human Factors training is a critical component of modern aviation safety systems. It addresses the interaction between people, procedures, technology, and organisational culture — recognising that human performance directly influences operational risk.
Aligned with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and regulatory frameworks such as those established by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Human Factors training supports compliance, risk mitigation, and safety culture development.
Aerospace and Aviation Consulting Services (AACS) delivers structured, regulator-aligned Human Factors programmes tailored to aviation organisations, authorities, and training institutions.
AACS Human Factors Expertise
AACS combines operational experience with regulatory insight to deliver Human Factors training that is both compliant and practical.
Our expertise includes:
- Human performance and limitations
- Threat and Error Management (TEM)
- Decision-making under pressure
- Situational awareness
- Communication and teamwork
- Leadership and followership
- Fatigue Risk Management
- Stress and workload management
- Safety culture and Just Culture principles
- Human Factors integration within Safety Management Systems (SMS)
We ensure that theoretical concepts are translated into practical operational behaviours.
Sector-Specific Human Factors Training
AACS delivers tailored programmes across:
- Airline and charter flight operations
- Flying training organisations
- Aircraft maintenance organisations
- Airport operations
- Regulatory authorities and inspectors
- Safety investigators and oversight personnel
Each course is customised to reflect the operational environment and risk profile of the organisation.
Regulatory & Compliance Alignment
Our Human Factors programmes support compliance with:
- ICAO Human Factors guidance material
- ICAO Annex 19 (Safety Management)
- National aviation authority training requirements
- EASA operational and maintenance training standards
- SMS implementation and continuous improvement frameworks
AACS also supports organisations in developing Human Factors training manuals and documentation required for regulatory approval.
Course Structure
AACS Human Factors training programmes typically include:
Foundation Modules
- Introduction to Human Factors in Aviation
- The Human Element in Accident Causation
- Organisational Influences on Safety
Applied Modules
- Error Management Strategies
- Risk-Based Decision Making
- Communication in High-Risk Environments
- Leadership and Team Performance
Advanced & Management Modules
- Safety Leadership for Senior Executives
- Human Factors in Safety Oversight
- Organisational Culture Assessment
Delivery Formats
AACS offers flexible delivery options:
- Classroom-based training
- Interactive workshops
- Scenario-based operational exercises
- Online and blended learning modules
- Executive safety briefings
- Train-the-Trainer programmes
Practical. Measurable. Embedded.
AACS designs Human Factors training that is:
✔ Operationally relevant
✔ Regulator-aligned
✔ Behaviour-focused
✔ Integrated into SMS frameworks
✔ Measurable for effectiveness
Our objective is to strengthen organisational resilience by embedding Human Factors awareness into everyday operational decision-making.
We welcome the opportunity to develop a tailored Human Factors training programme aligned with your operational scope and regulatory environment.
If you think we might be of service please Contact us.