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Aviation Human Factors

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With genuine concern on the increasing number of accidents in the aviation industry, the main purpose of this study was to explore the influence of human factors in promoting safety in the aviation industry.
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In order to address the main purpose of the study, the researcher sought to understand the safety systems and human factors in promoting safety. Therefore, the researcher collected various views of different authors addressing the issue at hand. The researcher then performed a mixed research to address the main research questions. In his case, the researcher was concerned with identifying the professional cultures that promote safety in the aviation industry while seeking to address the …show more content…

With the primary focus being on human factors, Deker (2013)’s idea of getting only professional staff is a key point to consider. In the same fashion, Dhillon (2009) presents the fact that there is need to examine and categorise the failures when it comes to safety in avaiation. He continues that the education, training and regulation are the best preventive measures to be employed.
On the contrary, Fahlgren (2011) claims that human factors are not the cause of any accidents in the avaiation industry. Other factors such as mechanical problems play a role that can lead to aircraft accidents. Other issues pertaining to security are also important to consider. For this reason, Soekkha (2005) points out the fact that security and comfort everywhere in the industry and important in guaranteeing …show more content…

Each hold a different perception of what an organizational culture is all about. Lund and Aaro (2004)’s thoughts when it comes to changing attitudes is one of the greatest perspectives brought to light. When considering human factors that lead to accidents in the aviation industry, Lund and Aaro (2004)’s argument is very valid and appropriate in this setting. In line with the thoughts by Helmreich (2003), Lund and Aaro (2004) have brought a new dimension when it comes to the need to create and implement a proper organizational structure in the aviation industry. Harms (2008) brings to light the challenges faced by those trying to implement an organizational culture. His arguments should be put into consideration. Baysari et al. (2008) present the fact that without proper organization accidents are bound to happen. For this reason, it is important to look beyond the challenges of an organizational culture as put forth by Harms (2008). Instead, the main area should be on the advantages and the consequences of not having a system in place as highlighted by Baysari et al. (2008). The importance of adopting an organizational culture are so many they cannot be enumerated on paper. Lund and Aaro (2004) focus on the fact that having an organizational culture in place can bring about an attiude change which can contribute greatly in reducing the rate of accidents experienced.

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