Virtual Human Factors in Aviation Course 

  
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Instructor: Gary Colwell, The Loomex Group

Gary Colwell is an experienced and accomplished Airport Manager with a strong background in aviation safety and management, with a career spanning 38 years in the safety environment. Gary began his journey as a civilian pilot and navigation officer for the Civil Air Search & Rescue Association (CASARA) and 424 Sqn Search and Rescue, amassing 15 years of flying experience. He spent 6 years as an Airside Safety Officer at The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), where he was responsible for safety compliance and enforcement. Subsequently, he served 3 years as the Safety Management System (SMS) Officer, leading the development, introduction, and operation of the SMS and providing essential training for GTAA employees. Gary was also the Chief of Airport SMS at Toronto Downsview Airport for Bombardier Aerospace for 3 years. Here, he managed the Safety Management System per Transport Canada's requirements and ensured continuous improvement in airport safety processes. Gary also held the position of  Safety Management & Regulatory Officer at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Gary is well-versed in Transport Canada regulations, program development, and training.

 

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Course Schedule:
These sessions will be presented at 1 pm to 5 pm (EST) each day via Zoom Meeting

Participants will be sent course access information via email a few days before the course

Course Description: In this course, participants will learn about human characteristics and psychological and physiological factors that enhance accident probability. Human error has contributed to over 80% of aviation incidents. The course highlights how everyday stresses can contribute to accidents/incidents in the workplace and provides workers with the awareness to mitigate risks. This interactive course is custom designed to the needs of the client. 

Course Objective: To provide participants with an overview of the basic concepts of human factors applicable to the aviation industry.

Course Topics:

  • Introduction to Human Factors
  • Human Physiology and Flight 
  • Hyperventilation and Hypoxia 
  • Vision and Visual Illusions 
  • Hearing and Balance 
  • Stress, Anxiety and Depression
  • Fatigue and Sleep 
  • Human Information Processing 
  • Judgement and Decision Making 
  • Crew Resource Management and Communication 
  • Threat and Error Management 
  • First Aid and Survivability

Target Audience: This course is designed for airport operations directors, managers and staff.