Human Factor

                          Human factors training may be provided by either a trainer employed by the organisation or by trainer(s) outside the organisation, although training is likely to be  most effective if it is tailored to the specific needs and problems of one’s own  organisation and the instructor is someone familiar with the needs and problems of  that organisation.  In cases where organisations cannot provide their own in-house training, it is  acceptable to contract out as long as the main trainer has a good background in  aviation maintenance, and meet the criteria mentioned earlier. It is not enough simply  to present a set of slides on the syllabus topics without having adequate knowledge  to illustrate points using practical examples, or to answer questions.                           The quality o...

        TNA should be carried out before any major decisions are made concerning human  factors training.          TNA is a crucial stage in putting together a human factors training  programme, and should not be omitted unless all staff are to receive full training on  all syllabus topics. Even then, a TNA would be a valuable tool in helping to design the  training and tailor it for the needs of the company and its staff.            Who Should Conduct the TNA        The person doing the TNA should have a reasonable level of competence in human   factors, and be aware of the needs of the company and the different roles of its staff. The TNA may either be carried out by one person within the Part-145 organisation, or  jointly between one person from the organisation and a specialist who is familiar with  TNA principles and the practical application o...