Human Factors and Performance

Qualatech Aero Consulting Ltd. is a leader in HF and is a Canadian Airport core Recommended Service Provider.

It has been shown that as many as 70% of all accidents are attributable to human causes. Indeed the true accident, namely, something that cannot be foreseen, is relatively rare. Aviation is a labour intensive industry and human performance affects every facet of safety and quality.

Assessment and management of the human performance aspects of all aviation activities, combined with the implementation of training programs, is essential for the safe and financially viable operation of aviation business.

QualaTech-Aero Consulting has wide experience and strong credentials in human performance and training. Our consultants have undertaken Transport Canada and other training courses in human factors and training techniques and carried out many consulting assignments with significant human factors content. In addition, the development and delivery of human factors training forms an important part of our business.

Human Factors (HF) is of special importance to air carriers, airport authorities, maintenance organizations and safety critical activities associated with aviation. The recent changes to the ICAO Annex 6, Canadian and other national regulations, has introduced requirements to implement formal human factors training.


For more specific information, please see the Human Factors Training page.