Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Areas
Task A. Human Factors
References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-25
Objective:
To determine the applicant understands personal health, flight physiology, aeromedical and human factors, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates instructional knowledge by describing and explaining:
AI.II.A.K1 Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:
AI.II.A.K1a a. Hypoxia
AI.II.A.K1b b. Hyperventilation
AI.II.A.K1c c. Middle ear and sinus problems
AI.II.A.K1d d. Spatial disorientation
AI.II.A.K1e e. Motion sickness
AI.II.A.K1f f. Carbon monoxide poisoning
AI.II.A.K1g g. Stress
AI.II.A.K1h h. Fatigue
AI.II.A.K1i i. Dehydration and nutrition
AI.II.A.K1j j. Hypothermia
AI.II.A.K1k k. Optical illusions
AI.II.A.K1l l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
AI.II.A.K2 Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs.
AI.II.A.K3 Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
AI.II.A.K4 Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.
Risk Management:
The applicant explains and teaches how to identify and manage risk associated with:
AI.II.A.R1 Aeromedical and physiological issues.
AI.II.A.R2 Hazardous attitudes.
AI.II.A.R3 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
AI.II.A.R4 Confirmation and expectation bias.
Skills:
The applicant demonstrates and simultaneously explains how to:
AI.II.A.S1 Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l with the cause(s) and corrective action(s).
AI.II.A.S2 Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator.