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Human Factor
The study of human factors is about
understanding human behavior and
performance. When applied to aviation
operations. Human factors knowledge is
used to optimize the fit between people and
the systems in which they work in order to
improve safety and performance
Human factors are concerned with
optimizing performance including reducing
errors so that the highest level of safety is
achieved and maintained.
Importance of Human Factors
The greatest impact in aircraft safety in the future will not
come from improving the technology. Rather it will be
from educating the employee to recognize and prevent
human error.
• Unifying work teams and groups so they get along and work together to get
the job done right.