Human Factors Training
Optimise your safety strategies with our EASA-compliant human factors training
Understand the crucial role of people in aviation with our customised human factors training. Developed to meet the stringent requirements of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), this training provides in-depth, interactive training in human factors. The content is available in two languages and can be flexibly adapted to the specific requirements of the target groups in both initial and continuation training. This raises awareness of the importance of human factors in safety management.
Why Human Factors Training Is Essential
Many incidents and errors in aviation are not caused by technical failures but by the interaction between people, organisations and the working environment. Factors such as communication, workload, decision-making, stress and fatigue can significantly affect the safety and efficiency of operational processes.
Human Factors Training helps organisations reduce safety-related risks, strengthen safety awareness and improve understanding of the impact of human factors in daily operations.
wingsacademy's online training helps organisations to:
- Implement Human Factors requirements in a compliant manner,
- Strengthen safety awareness on a sustainable basis,
- Reduce risks resulting from human error,
- Conduct Initial and Recurrent Training efficiently, and
- Support audit and compliance requirements.
Who Is Human Factors Training Suitable For?
wingsacademy's Human Factors Training is designed for personnel performing safety-related responsibilities within aviation.
The training is available for different operational areas and considers the specific requirements of:
- Aviation maintenance organisations,
- CAMO organisations,
- Ground Handling Services,
- Cockpit and Cabin Crew, and
- Other aviation-related organisations.
Which Human Factors Training Is Included in This Category?
The Human Factors Training category includes a range of training covering human factors, communication, teamwork and safety culture within aviation.
This includes:
- Human Factors for Aviation Technical Organisations – Training for personnel working in technical organisations and aviation-specific environments, focusing on human factors awareness and error prevention.
- Safety Training Maintenance (Human Factors & SMS) – Combined training covering Human Factors and Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Part-145 and CAMO organisations.
- Ramp Resource Management – Human Factors training for Ground Handling Services, focusing on communication, teamwork and safety during apron operations.
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) – Theoretical training for flight crew aimed at improving communication, decision-making, teamwork and situational awareness.
- Fatigue Risk Management (FRM) – Training on fatigue awareness and its impact on performance, safety and decision-making in flight operations.
Benefits of Online Human Factors Training from wingsacademy
Our web-based Human Factors Training offers numerous advantages for organisations:
- Flexible online training – accessible anytime and anywhere.
- Suitable for both Initial and Continuation Training.
- Target group-specific content for different operational areas.
- Documented participation and transparent training records.
- Available in German and English.
- Efficient delivery even where regular recurrent training is required.
Why Choose Human Factors Training from wingsacademy?
- Compliance-focused training for Human Factors and Safety requirements.
- Industry expertise and practical experience gained over many years.
- Specialised in digital training solutions.
- Proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) for training delivery, administration and documentation.
- Flexible deployment options via the online shop, the wingsacademy LMS or integration into existing learning management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What are Human Factors in aviation? – Human Factors examines the influence of people on safety, performance and teamwork within aviation. The objective is to identify and reduce risks associated with human performance and human error.
- For which activities is Human Factors Training required? – Human Factors Training is relevant in many areas of aviation, including technical organisations, Ground Handling Services, CAMO organisations, as well as Cockpit and Cabin Crew operations.
- What is the difference between Human Factors, CRM and Fatigue Risk Management? – Human Factors is the overarching discipline. CRM focuses on communication and teamwork within flight crews, while Fatigue Risk Management addresses the safe management of fatigue and its effects on performance, safety and decision-making.
- What is Ramp Resource Management? – Ramp Resource Management is a Human Factors Training topic designed for Ground Handling Services and supports safe teamwork and communication during apron operations.
- How can organisations provide evidence of completed training? – Participation in the online training is documented, enabling organisations to provide training records for audits, quality management and internal compliance requirements.
