1st Edition
Applied Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
170 Pages
by
Routledge
170 Pages
by
Routledge
170 Pages
by
Routledge
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Considering the global awareness of human performance issues affecting maintenance personnel, there is enough evidence in the US ASRS reports to establish that systemic problems such as impractical maintenance procedures, inadequate training, and the safety versus profit challenge continue to contribute toward latent failures. Manoj S. Patankar and James C. Taylor strongly believe in... Read more
Contents: Implementing human factors in maintenance: individual, organizational and collegiate perspectives; Moving from awareness to implementation; Pre-task analysis; Post-task analysis; Professionalism and trust: the dual mandate for improvements in safety; Safety data collection and analysis; References; Index.
Biography
Dr Manoj S. Patankar is Chairman of the Department of Aviation Science, Saint Louis University. Dr. James C. Taylor is retired Adjunct Professor, Santa Clara University. He continues to consult to the aviation industry and resides in Los Altos, California.
’...the authors have been able to illustrate human factors issues in aviation maintenance in an interesting and constructive way. This book will appeal to a broad audience with its blend of theory, carefully chosen examples, and exercises designed to assist readers with the application of human factors principles in aviation maintenance settings.’ Professor Gerard Fogarty, University of Southern Queensland, Australia ’...an explicit and essential guide for aviation maintenance personnel - FAA-type aircraft mechanics, CAA-type aircraft maintenance engineers, maintenance managers, regulators and aviation students.’ ROSPA Occupational and Health Journal, 2005 '... the book is an excellent reference for quality/training management investigating methods of improving quality, through improvement schemes.' The Aerospace Professional, April 2005
