AviAssist and Southern African airline Airlink will team up to deliver a Human Factors in Aviation course next month.
HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION
As with any sector, humans are often the cause of issues in organisations and their operations.
However, in aviation, there is little room for breakdowns and errors.
Hence the need for strategies and protocols that mitigate issues resulting from humans.
AVIASSIST’S HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION TRAINING
AviAssist will present important training aimed at alleviating such issues occurring in aviation.
The two-day course, on 19-20 September 2024, is in fact open to aviation professionals from across Africa.
The course will examine human factors in teamwork, stress and workload management, human performance, error, communication, risk management and safety culture.
FOCUS ON AFRICAN AVIATION
The course will focus on promoting and enhancing safety practices and performance in the African aviation sector.
This includes airlines, other aircraft operators, ground handlers, airports, air navigation service providers and aviation safety authorities.
“AviAssist is always looking for fresh channels of distribution for its safety promotion services to benefit the African aviation industry”, AviAssist director Tom Kok explained.
COLLABORATION WITH AIRLINK
Privately owned South Africa’s Airlink has partnered with AviAssist, to bring this important training to Africa.
“Safety is something that affects the entire industry and is an area where we collaborate and share knowledge and learnings instead of competing. Airlink had no hesitation in agreeing to facilitate this course by AviAssist, a widely acknowledged leader promoting aviation safety in Africa,” Rodger Foster, CEO and Managing Director of Airlink.
The training course will be hosted by Airlink at its Training Centre of Excellence, in Bonaero Park, near O.R. Tambo International Airport.
“Working with a partner with such a comprehensive network to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries throughout Southern Africa and operating a Training Centre of Excellence provides a unique opportunity to us to do just that.” Kok said.
ENHANCING SAFETY IN AFRICA
Safety is indeed an essential aspect of the aviation sector, especially in Africa, where this might sometimes be overlooked.
“Safety and the well-being of customers and colleagues together with the integrity and reliability of aircraft and other equipment, is fundamental to running a successful airline. However, to stay safe it is vital to address the human elements because people represent the safety chain links most vulnerable to influences that could adversely affect judgement and performance,” Foster added.
The course is sponsored by the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Airbus, Boeing and ATR.
For convenience, this training takes place directly after the Aviation Africa 2024 conference and exhibition. This event takes also place in Johannesburg, two days earlier. t being staged by AviAssist’s partner, Times Aerospace.
