Maintenance Human Factors Trainer Course

This course includes the latest developments in Maintenance Human Factors Training, Safety Management, Human Error, and Human Performance.

You will be taken through a series of interactive workshops, role plays, group discussions, exercises and a few thought-provoking scenarios designed and developed by NaviMinds. We deal with the principles of teaching and learning and presentation techniques in a fun and active manner.

Maintenance Human Factors trainer course programme includes:

• Introduction to Human factors in aviation
• Safety culture, SOPs and Organisational Factors linked to maintenance
• Human Performance and Limitations
• 12 Factors affecting Human Performance
• Human error and error models
• Information acquisition and processing
• Effective communication and active listening
• Teamwork, synergy, leadership
• Personality awareness, attitudes, and behaviours
• Fatigue and vigilance
• The principles of Just Culture
• Promoting safety in an aircraft environment
• Case studies

You will receive Maintenance Human Factors Trainer certification upon completion of the course.

Download the course programme (PDF)

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate continuing compliance with EASA Part-145 Human Factors Training Requirements
• Implement Human Factors principles to the maintenance operations
• Apply Human Factors knowledge to maintenance error investigations
• Consider human performance limitations and their potential impact on the daily operations
• Take up the role of a facilitator with greater confidence and without sweaty palms
• Add a positive contribution to quality and safety within your organisation.

When participating in our MHFT course, you will receive a complete Aviation Maintenance Trainer manual that covers all relevant topics. We also include a range of Plug’n’Play lesson plans ready to use as supplied or to alter as you see fit for your training.

This MHFT course is inclusive of the following:  

• Complete 277 pages Aviation Maintenance Trainer Manual edition II
• Plug’n’play lesson plans for each topic
• Student handouts
• Powerpoint presentations
• All the above delivered for download
• Numerous group exercises designed by NaviMinds
• Copyright permission for use and reproduction for internal training
• EASA-compliant certification on completion of the course
• Light breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, and refreshments on all days (vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary requests are catered for)
• Central location with easy access to and from Copenhagen Airport
• Free access to Tivoli on course days (after the course and when it’s open)

When you join a NaviMinds MHFT course, you’ll be challenged and invited into new thought-provoking ways of perceiving the impact of attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours and how they affect operational safety.

Through numerous group exercises and eye-openers exclusive to NaviMinds, we challenge your existing beliefs in ways that create self-reflection and make learning impactful.

The course balances theoretical information and practical elements. Practical elements include the development of your trainer skills. We also create Human Factors training that reflects the work as it is done in the real-world work environment, so you can easily implement the relevant topics into your line operations.

Price physical classroom: 2,289€ per participant (no VAT will be added)
In-house training or at our Training facility in Copenhagen

The Maintenance Human Factors Trainer Course is available at our training facilities in central Copenhagen or in-house at the client’s location.

How often is human factors training required?

Human Factors training is mandatory for all maintenance personnel in the aviation industry, and must complete a refresher course every two years under EASA training guidelines.

Please note Other regulations apply to Human Factors trainers in maintenance.

What is human factors in aviation maintenance?

Human factors play a crucial role in aviation maintenance as they deal with how human capabilities, limitations, and behaviours can impact aircraft maintenance and repair activities. Understanding and addressing these factors through training programs and safety initiatives can help reduce the risk of maintenance-related errors and improve overall aviation safety.

How do I pay for a course? 

Option 1: Reserve your seat by paying a 10% deposit upon booking. We will send an invoice for the remaining balance approximately two weeks before the course begins.

Option 2: Secure your spot by paying the full amount upfront using Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, or Mastercard.

Option 3: If you prefer to pay via invoice, please contact us to reserve your seat.

Let us know your preferred payment method, and we make sure to find a solution.