Human Factors in Aviation
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Synopsis

"Achieving safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction benefits requires a focus on human performance from the start to the end of the process and subsequently in day-to-day aircraft operations and maintennace. Understanding and managing human performance is critical for the future of Air Traffic Management(ATM). No matter how advanced the concepts and systems become, humans will be on centre stage as the decision makers, and human performance will remain the key driver of ATM performance. ‘Human error’ is really just a by-product of normal variability in human performance. This same variability allows humans to keep the air traffic moving and to recover from near disasters. The key lies in ensuring that the system is safe by design and that performance variability is properly handled in both design and management. The Microclass on Human Factors in Aviation with a focus on organizational behavior provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between human factors and organizational dynamics within the aviation industry. This course delves into the psychological, social, and managerial aspects that shape behavior within aviation organizations, ultimately impacting safety, efficiency, and overall performance."

Objectives

  • To emphasize the importance of Human Factors which influence the individual behaviour in their organizations in Aviaiton Sector.
  • To understand how effective leadership fosters trust, engagement, and commitment among employees, while poor leadership can result in disengagement, resistance to change, and turnover.
  • Emphasize on team dynamics, including roles, responsibilities, and interpersonal relationships, which impact team performance and effectiveness.
  • To have clarity as to how positive organizational culture promotes innovation, adaptability, and employee well-being, while a negative culture can lead to resistance to change, low morale, and dysfunctional behavior.
  • Understand popular theories of motivation, (viz., Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's two-factor theory, Goal setting theory and other important theories) provide insights into the factors that influence employee motivation & satisfaction
  • Focusing on effective conflict resolution strategies, which can help mitigate the negative effects of conflicts and stress on organizational behavior.
  • To demonstrate the importnace of human factors in aviation and reposition human factor as key to effective decision making; Encourage implementation of human factor principles in aviation activities
  • Recognize the postive and negative role of human performance in aviation safety and operational effectiveness. Understanding the contribution of HF towards safe and efficient operational performance.
  • Apply human factors principles in safety analysis and safety management; Identifying barriers to understanding Human Factors in prevention of incidents and accidents amongst key Decision Makers in the aviation industry

Programme  

This Microclass will start from Sat 4th Jan and will conclude on 26th Jan 2025. Classes will be conducted on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) across 8 Slots of 3- hour each, as per the program schedule.

Take Away from this Microclass

Participants will emerge from the course with a profound understanding of how human factors intertwine with organizational behavior in the aviation sector. They will gain insights into leadership styles, team dynamics, communication strategies, motivational aspects crucial for enhancing safety and efficiency within aviation organizations. They will be able to appreciate practical skills required in managing change, mitigating human error, and fostering a robust safety culture, thus better equipped to navigate the complexities of the aviation industry. Ultimately, they will play a pivotal role in improving operational outcomes and contributing to a safer and more resilient aviation environment.

Eligibility

Aviation personnel across the hierarchy from Managers | Junior Aviation Managers | Team Leaders | Aspiring Managers | Aviation Management Graduates | Pilots | Aeronautical Engineers | Aircraft Maintenance Engineers | Aircraft Maintenance Technicians | General Management Graduates | Non-Aero Personnel with 2 Years of Experience in Aviation Industry.

Certification

Candidates who have successfully completed this Microclass will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion by Aviationia, Atlântica and Shervi Aviationia as well as  a Certificate of Specialisation from Atlântica University.

Meet Your Coach

P.S. Ganapathy, a first class Master of Science in Statistics, Fellow of the Aeronautical Society of India, Executive Trustee of JRD Tata Memorial, Mumbai and Life Member of Rotary Wind Society of India (RWSI) is currently functioning as a Senior Aviation Consultant with over 58 years of civil aviation experience. He retired as General Manager (flight operations) of the then Air India after 33 years of service and after retirement from Air India, he took two major assignments at Muscat, capital city of Sultanate of Oman (- one in Oman Air and the other Directorate of Police Aviation (DGPA) for over 13 years as Manager Regulatory Compliance). He has also functioned as a Crew Resource Management facilitator approved by civil aviation authority of Sultanate of Oman during his tenure in Oman Air and DGPA at Muscat. Subsequent to return to Mumbai in 2014, he is functioning as a senior aviation consultant which involves in the conduct of training sessions on Human Factors in aviation and Safety Management System, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Safety Audit and Ramp Safety to several aviation organizations in India. Currently he is one of the RWSI SMS/HF training instructors. Prepared a booklet on Human Factors -Safety and released the same on 27th February 2016 and on 2 February 2019 at Aeronautical Society of India's International Seminar at Mumbai. He has been publishing Aviation Safety Slogans every month from January 2020 to April 2024 so far.

Meet Your Coach

Dr. Brigadier CHANDRASEKHAR is your expert coach at Aviationia, specializing in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Data Analytics, and Project Management. With a PhD in Human Resource Management, an MBA in HRM & Finance, and a Masters in Computer Applications, he brings over three decades of experience across academia, industry, and government sectors. Dr. CHANDRASEKHAR possesses extensive international experience as a trainer and consultant, making him a valuable asset to Aviationia's coaching team. With a distinguished tenure as a Faculty, Course Director, and Consultant at the Asia Pacific Postal Union Bureau, he played a pivotal role in designing and conducting the programs for capacity building of managerial and leadership cadre from across the Asia Pacific region. His consultancy expertise for Universal Postal Union (United Nations) across different international assignments, providing country specific solutions underscores his commitment to practical solutions and knowledge dissemination. As a Professor & Visiting Faculty he has imparted knowledge in Management in Aviation Sector. Dr. CHANDRASEKHAR's industry experience spans leadership roles such as Brigadier at Army Head Quarters, Chief Training Officer of Army Training centre; Chief Post Master General of State Networks, General Manager at Directorate, Ministry of Communications. Recognized with awards like Outstanding Business Performance Award and Excellence Award for his contributions, Dr. CHANDRASEKHAR is dedicated to bringing actionable insights and strategic guidance to professionals across different domains.