Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Workshop by Tonex
The Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Workshop offers participants a comprehensive exploration into the essential facets of HFE as applied to the aviation sector. With a special focus on flight deck design and certification, this workshop endeavors to offer practical insights to a range of professionals, from managers to flight crew. At the core of this program is the intent to illustrate how HFE principles significantly contribute to the safety, efficiency, and overall success of flight operations.
Learning Objectives: By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Recognize the vital role of Human Factors in flight deck design and its certification process.
- Navigate through relevant regulations and guidance documents used in flight deck design and certification.
- Understand the intricacies of the development life cycle phases during the certification process.
Audience:
- Managers
- Project/Program Managers
- Technical Project Managers
- Engineers involved in flight deck design and certification
- Newly appointed human factors specialists
- Flight test engineers
- Flight operations personnel, test pilots
- Flight crew, dispatchers, cabin crew, air traffic controllers
Course Outline:
Introduction to HFE in Aviation
- The significance of HFE in modern aviation
- Understanding the course objectives
Design, Evaluation, and Certification of Civil Flight Decks
- Overview of design processes
- How evaluations are conducted
- The certification journey
HFE’s Contribution to Flight Deck Design
- Identifying safe and optimal designs through HFE
- Importance of user-centric designs
- Understanding errors and mitigating risks
Roles and Responsibilities of Flight Deck Human Factors Engineers
- Day-to-day tasks and challenges
- Collaboration with non-human factors engineers
- The HFE role in ensuring safety and efficiency
Flight Crew Performance and Capabilities
- Understanding the physical and physiological aspects
- Cognitive performance insights
- The human-machine interface
Limitations in Flight Crew Performance
- Systemic variables in the flight deck environment
- Impact on crew workload and potential for human error
Human Performance Basics
- Foundational concepts in human performance
- Human-machine interaction nuances
HF Foundational Elements
- Underlying principles of HFE
- Importance of ergonomic design
User-Centered Design Phases
- Analysis: Understanding user needs and environment
- Design: Creating optimal solutions for users
- Evaluation: Assessing designs for efficiency and safety
Capstone Overview
- Synthesis of learnings
- Preparing for the final exercise
Capstone Exercise/Presentations
- Group-based assignments to apply workshop learnings
- Presentation and feedback sessions
Conclusion & Feedback Session
- Recap of key workshop modules
- Open forum for questions and clarifications
- Feedback collection for future improvements
Through this structured yet interactive approach, the Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Workshop ensures that participants not only grasp the theoretical concepts but also gain practical insights into the application of HFE in the aviation sector.