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Human Factor in Aircraft Maintenance

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 342-3380/01
Abbreviation LČvÚL
Course title Human Factor in Aircraft Maintenance
Credits 2
Coordinating department Institute of Transport
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Vladimír Smrž, Ph.D.

Osnova předmětu

1. Introduction to Human Factors in Aircraft Maintenance.
2. Human Factors in EASA Part-66 and Part-145 Maintenance Organisations.
3. Human Capabilities and Limitations of Maintenance Personnel.
4. Human Error in Aircraft Maintenance.
5. Human Error Models and Error Analysis.
6. The Dirty Dozen and Human Error Prevention.
7. Communication, Teamwork and Shift Handover.
8. Working Environment, Workload, Stress and Fatigue.
9. Organisation of Work and Safety Culture.
10. Maintenance Documentation and Compliance with Procedures.
11. Human Factors Risk Management in Maintenance Organisations.
12. Analysis of Maintenance-Related Aviation Accidents and Incidents.
13. Integrated Application of Human Factors Principles in Aircraft Maintenance.

E-learning

Learning outcomes within the e-learning component of the course are assessed continuously through online quizzes, individual study assignments, case study analyses, and activities focused on the application of Human Factors principles in aircraft maintenance. Emphasis is placed on continuous self-study, active engagement with professional literature and current EASA and ICAO documentation, and timely completion of all assigned tasks through the e-learning platform. The final examination verifies the achievement of the intended learning outcomes and the student's ability to apply acquired knowledge to Human Factors issues in aircraft maintenance organisations.

Povinná literatura

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General. Washington, DC: FAA, aktuální vydání.
EUROPEAN UNION AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY. Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Part-145. Cologne: EASA.
SKYBRARY AVIATION SAFETY. Maintenance Human Factors. [online]. Dostupné z: https://skybrary.aero
BOEING. Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA). Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
EUROCONTROL. Human Factors Resource Centre. Luxembourg: EUROCONTROL.

Doporučená literatura

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General. Washington, DC: FAA, aktuální vydání.
EUROPEAN UNION AVIATION SAFETY AGENCY. Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Part-145. Cologne: EASA.
SKYBRARY AVIATION SAFETY. Maintenance Human Factors. [online]. Dostupné z: https://skybrary.aero
BOEING. Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA). Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
EUROCONTROL. Human Factors Resource Centre. Luxembourg: EUROCONTROL.