The first component of this course focus on the use of simulation in aviation, from the point of view of both management and flight crew.
The use of simulation today is extremely important to ensure safety in aviation. The course explores this aspect through regulation, simulator training facilities, how simulators operate, and how flight crew interact with simulators. Leadership, communications and problem-solving are also discussed in the course.
There are practical examples and videos throughout the course.
Subjects covered are:
- The requirement for simulation in aviation
- Basics of Regulation and licensing requirements
- Basic economics of simulation
- Different types of simulators and how they operate
- Simulator campus operations, including management and staff roles
- Human senses and simulation
- Human factors in training
- Different techniques for crew training, covering operational techniques and critical thinking, including Threat and Error Management (TEM).
- Multi-crew operations
The second component of this course provides an overview of ATM (Air Traffic Management) including subcomponents associated with the practical management of the flow of air traffic safely and efficiently. Topics include:
- ATC (Air Traffic Control), including operational functions and ATC structures
- ATM role in managing the environmental impact of aviation
- ATC operational systems
- high-level ATC procedures related to the management of increasing air traffic demand through airspace and airports
- the utilisation of satellite based technology and the consequential impact on ATC procedures and practices
- managing future capabilities and integration of autonomous flight into air traffic management environment
Subject to their availability, representatives from relevant aviation stakeholders may present during lectures.
