Safety Management Systems with Human Factors, EWIS TG 3, 4 & 5, and Fuel Tank Safety Initial Course
This joint Safety Management Systems with Human Factors, EWIS TG 3, 4 & 5, and Fuel Tank Safety Initial Training course complies with EASA AMC 2 145.A.30(e), AMC 20-21, AMC 20-22, FAR 25 Subpart H, and FAA AC 120-97A. It is suitable for:
- Post-holders, managers, and supervisors
- Certifying staff, technicians, and mechanics
- Technical support personnel such as planners, engineers, technical records staff, Quality Control/Assurance staff
- Specialised service staff
- Human Factors staff and trainers
- Store department staff, purchasing department staff
- Ground equipment operators
- Contract staff in the above categories
This course aims to make mandatory training engaging and relevant by incorporating up-to-date incidents and accidents, rather than focusing on outdated historical events. It ensures participants have the essential knowledge required for maintaining compliance and enhancing safety within aviation environments.
Syllabus for Initial Safety Management Systems with Human Factors Training
General/Introduction to Safety Management and Human Factors
- Need to address safety management and human factors
- Statistics
- Incidents
Safety Risk Management
- Hazard identification
- Safety risk assessment
- Risk mitigation and management
- Effectiveness of safety risk management
Safety Culture/Organisational Factors
- Justness/trust
- Commitment to safety
- Adaptability
- Awareness
- Behaviour
- Information
Human Error
- Error models and theories
- Types of errors in maintenance tasks
- Violations
- Implications of errors
- Avoiding and managing errors
- Human reliability
Human Performance & Limitations
- Vision
- Hearing
- Information-processing
- Attention and perception
- Situational awareness
- Memory
- Claustrophobia and physical access
- Motivation
- Fitness/health
- Stress
- Workload management
- Fatigue
- Alcohol, medication, drugs
- Physical work
- Repetitive tasks/complacency
Environment
- Peer pressure
- Stressors
- Time pressure and deadlines
- Workload
- Shift work
- Noise and fumes
- Illumination
- Climate and temperature
- Motion and vibration
- Complex systems
- Other hazards in the workplace
- Lack of manpower
- Distractions and interruptions
Procedures, Information, Tools and Practices
- Visual inspection
- Work logging and recording
- Procedure – practice/mismatch/norms
- Technical documentation – access and quality
- Critical maintenance tasks and error-capturing methods (independent inspection, reinspection, etc.)
Communication
- Shift/task handover
- Dissemination of information
- Cultural differences
Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Management, supervision, and leadership
- Decision-making
Professionalism and Integrity
- Keeping up to date; currency
- Avoiding error-provoking behaviour
- Assertiveness
Organisation’s Safety Programme
- Safety policy and objectives, just culture principles
- Reporting errors and hazards, internal safety reporting scheme
- Investigation process
- Action to address problems
- Feedback and safety promotion
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of human factors, safety management practices, and safety culture within aviation environments. They will be equipped to enhance safety performance, prevent errors, and contribute effectively to organisational safety initiatives.
Syllabus for EWIS TG 3, 4 & 5 Initial Training
Module A – General Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Practices
- Know or demonstrate safe handling of aeroplane electrical systems, line replaceable units (LRU), tooling, troubleshooting procedures, and electrical measurement.
- Safety practices
- Electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) device handling and protection
- LRU replacement general practices
Module B – Wiring Practices Documentation
- Know or demonstrate the construction and navigation of the applicable aeroplane wiring system overhaul or practices manual.
- Standard wiring practices manual structure/overview
- Chapter cross-reference index
- Important data and tables
- Wiring diagram manuals
- Other documentation as applicable
Module C – Inspection
- Know the different types of inspections, human factors in inspections, zonal areas, and typical damages.
- General visual inspection (GVI), detailed inspection (DET), special detailed inspection (SDI), and zonal inspection, and their criteria and standards
- Human factors in inspection
- Zonal areas of inspection
- Wiring system damage
Module D – Housekeeping
- Know the contamination sources, materials, cleaning, and protection procedures.
- Aeroplane external contamination sources
- Aeroplane internal contamination sources
- Other contamination sources
- Contamination protection planning
- Protection during aeroplane maintenance and repair
- Cleaning processes
Module E – Wire
- Know or demonstrate the correct identification of different wire types, their inspection criteria, damage tolerance, repair, and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Wire identification, type, and construction
- Insulation qualities and damage limits
- Inspection criteria and standards for wire and wire bundles
- Wire bundle installation practices
- Typical damage and areas found (aeroplane specific)
- Maintenance and repair procedures
- Sleeving
- Unused wires – termination and storage
- Electrical bonding and grounds
Module F – Connective Devices
- Know or demonstrate the procedures to identify, inspect, and find the correct repair for typical types of connective devices found on the applicable aeroplane.
- General connector types and identification
- Cautions and protections
- Visual inspection procedures
- Typical damage found
- Repair procedures
Syllabus for Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) Initial Training
Phase 1 – Awareness
- The student will be made aware of the basic elements of fuel tank safety issues through descriptions of the historical background and the elements requiring safety consideration.
- Be able to use typical terms.
Phase 2
- The course includes:
- A short background showing examples of FTS accidents and incidents
- Description of the concept of fuel tank safety and CDCCL
- Examples of manufacturers’ documents showing CDCCL items
- Typical examples of FTS defects
- Examples of TC holders’ repair data
- Examples of maintenance instructions for inspection
Upon completion of the Fuel Tank Safety training, students will:
- Have knowledge of the history of fuel tank safety issues, FAA regulations (SFAR 88), and EASA requirements.
- Understand concepts to prevent explosions, including ignition source prevention and flammability reduction.
- Be able to identify components or parts subject to FTS from manufacturer’s documentation.
- Understand the implications of SFAR 88 and JAA INT POL 25/12, and how these affect aircraft maintenance and safety.
This joint course ensures that participants are well-prepared to maintain compliance with critical safety regulations and contribute to the safe and effective maintenance of aircraft systems.