For professional UAS & RPAS operators
Expert Human Factors training for professional UAS operators
Enhance the safety of your unmanned operations with this self-paced online Crew Resource Management (CRM) course. Designed specifically for the unique challenges of Unmanned and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, this course translates commercial aviation CRM principles into the unmanned environment.
The course is aligned with EASA UAS regulations (Regulation EU 2019/947 and relevant SORA Operational Safety Objectives), UK CAA CAP 722 guidance, FAA expectations, and the standards of IOGP Report 696 for Human Factors Training in the Oil, Gas and Energy sectors.
Why Choose This Course?
Developed by Global Air Training—the only ISO9001-accredited CRM training provider—this course offers top-tier quality and reliability.
Self-Paced Flexibility
Complete the 19 modules at your own convenience. With an estimated duration of 7 hours, you can fit compliance into your operational schedule.
Sector-Specific Content
We don't just rehash pilot training. We use real-world examples that link directly to the operational challenges faced by remote pilots and operators.
Instant Certification
Upon successful completion, receive a recognised certificate validating your CRM proficiency to clients and regulators.
The Critical Role of CRM in Unmanned Aviation
In unmanned aviation, the cockpit is on the ground, but the human element remains the primary source of risk.
Threat and Error Management
Identify and mitigate human error before it leads to a mishap.
Operational Efficiency
Improved communication and workload management.
Regulatory Assurance
Stay ahead of compliance with training that meets the highest international standards.
Course Syllabus
The programme consists of 19 expertly designed modules covering the essential human factors required for professional remote operations:
- Introduction to CRM: The evolution of safety in aviation.
- Threat and Error Management (TEM): Proactive hazard identification.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): The foundation of safe flight.
- Fitness & Health: Physiological factors affecting remote pilots.
- Stress: Coping mechanisms for high-pressure operations.
- Fatigue & Vigilance: Managing alertness during long-duration missions.
- Information Processing: How the brain interprets telemetry and visual data.
- Situational Awareness: Building a mental picture without physical sensory cues.
- Workload Management: Balancing task saturation.
- Decision Making: Aeronautical decision-making models (e.g., FOR-DEC).
- Communication: Effective information exchange between crew members.
- Non-Technical Skills (NOTECHS): Evaluating cognitive and social competencies in operational settings.
- Personality, Attitude and Behaviour: Recognising how individual traits influence teamwork and safety.
- Conflict: Managing interpersonal disagreements and crew friction during missions.
- Automation: Navigating human-machine interaction and dependency risks in automated flight.
- Surprise, Startle and Resilience: Recovering focus and composure during unexpected operational anomalies.
- Culture: The impact of organisational and national norms on safety practices.
- Monitoring and Intervention: Maintaining cross-checking and stepping in during critical deviations.
- Case-Based Study: Analysing real-world UAS incidents and lessons learned.