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All training relies on excellent media, materials, and clear com-
munication. Inspectors Gina Moretto and Steve Keesey covered
these topics with the use of PowerPoint and other media. Keesey,
a Texas-Oklahoma inspector, pilot, mechanic, and aircraft owner,
applied his unique style to a great presentation. He emphasized
the importance of straight talk to keep things simple so people
will understand and remember the important content/facts.
APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES
Day 3 was application day. We called it "Practical Exam Day,"
since a room full of certified mechanics could relate to that.
Ten inspectors applied the principles of Days 1 and 2 to deliver
HF presentations. Topics included: Fatigue and Human Error;
Human Factor Self-Assessment; Human Factor Accidents; the
Aviation Data Exchange; Communication; Work Environment for
Visual Inspection; and more. All speakers were evaluated with
checklists and discussion.
Day 3 speakers were an absolute positive demonstration that the
FAASafety Team has a lot of HF speaking talent. If you are look-
ing to capitalize on the talent, please go to www.faasafety.gov to
contact your local Safety Team airworthiness program manager.
They will match the right workshop graduate to your location
and information requirement. FAA HF speakers are qualified and
"open for business" to provide maintenance HF training.
THE NEXT STEPS
The workshop was a success, based on delegate feedback.
Participants liked the variety of topics and the combination of
theory and practice. Most felt that the workshop could have been
longer. There was nearly unanimous agreement that the workshop
should be converted to an annual offering. All of the content is
posted and downloadable from the FAA Maintenance Human
Factors Website, under "Training Materials."
DR. BILL JOHNSON is the Chief Scientific and Technical
Advisor for Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance,
from Washington, D.C. He is a regular lecturer for the U.S.
Department of Transportation courses related to human
factors and accident investigation. He has guided the
development and delivery of maintenance human factors
training worldwide.