AV 215B - Crew Resource Management

Credits: 3

Description
This course will cover the common concepts and application of Crew Resource Management (CRM) as it applies to professional pilots, general aviation pilots, cabin crews, maintenance personnel, aircraft dispatchers, and air traffic controllers will be studied, emphasizing the human interface and accompanying interpersonal activities that involve decisions required to operate a flight safely. Topics such as risk assessment, management, error prevention and mitigation, and automation issues will be studied, using case studies, accident analysis and practical application exercises.

Student Learning Outcomes

Present a case study to determine causal factors in aircraft accidents and incidents.
Define the scope of Crew Resource Management in the flying environment and the resources and skills needed for safe flight operations.
Demonstrate proper usage of common techniques and factors when performing a risk analysis assessment.
Identify the breakdowns in communications, situational awareness, error prevention, control, workload, task management and decision making as they apply to all aspects of flight operations.
Present an accident or incident scenario using Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Prerequisite: None