Aircraft maintenance isn’t just about tools and torque settings — it’s about people. This course is designed to help you understand why human error is still one of the biggest risks in aviation, and more importantly, how to prevent it. Instead of throwing regulation numbers at you, it brings real-life examples, case studies, and straight-talking explanations to help you recognise how human behaviour, habits, distractions and decision-making affect safety on the job.

You’ll work through incidents that could’ve happened in any hangar — like installing the wrong component, missing a rig pin, or signing off a job under time pressure — and see how those small errors can stack up into major consequences. The course digs into topics like communication, fatigue, situational awareness, and stress, all from the point of view of someone who’s actually been there, done the shift, and knows what a real working day looks like.

It’s not just about avoiding mistakes — it’s about recognising when you’re heading toward one. You’ll learn about error traps, violations (the ones people stop seeing because “that’s just how we do it”), and how to catch errors before they leave the hangar. You’ll also understand the thinking behind tools like the Swiss Cheese Model, MEDA, and safety reporting systems — not just what they are, but how they help protect your licence, your crew, and the aircraft.

The course takes you behind the scenes of organisational safety culture, showing how companies — and you as an engineer — play a role in spotting weak points before something serious goes wrong. It’s practical, engaging, and directly connected to your role, whether you’re working the line, managing paperwork, or handing over a job to the next shift.

By the end, you’ll walk away with a refreshed perspective on safety, more confidence in speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, and a solid understanding of how Human Factors and Safety Management tie directly into the work you do every day. This isn’t box-ticking — it’s real training for real engineers in real-world environments.