Human factors course in air taxis
Online course of 300 hours in human factors in air taxis: 6 modules covering human factors in aviation, single-pilot air taxi operation, cockpit and interfaces, training and competencies, and fatigue and safety management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Human factors course in air taxis — studying from Ireland
Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.
Fees for Ireland: €644 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.
Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?
Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.
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What you will be able to do
Understand human capabilities and limitations in flight.
Analyse the challenges of single-pilot operation in air taxis.
Evaluate cockpit interfaces against human factors criteria.
Design competency-based training programmes.
Apply fatigue risk management to high-frequency operations.
Investigate the human contribution to occurrences.
Integrate human factors into the safety management system.
Who it's for
- Human factors specialists
- Air taxi pilots
- CRM instructors
- Cockpit interface designers
- Operator training managers
- Safety analysts
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into urban air mobility
What you'll work with
- ICAO Doc 9683 (human factors training manual)
- ICAO Doc 9966 (fatigue management manual)
- Regulation (EU) 965/2012 (air operations)
- EASA SC-VTOL-01 (special condition for VTOL aircraft)
- CS 25.1302 (EASA) (installed systems and equipment for use by the flight crew)
- FAA AC 120-51E (crew resource management training)
- ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design for interactive systems)
- NASA-TLX
- Tobii Pro Lab
- X-Plane
- Qualtrics
6 modules
1.1SHELL interaction model1.2Human performance and limitations1.3Perception and attention1.4Working memory and decision-making1.5Stress and fatigue1.6Human error according to Reason1.7The Dirty Dozen of human factors1.8Lessons from commercial aviation1.9Situational awareness models1.10Practical exercise: SHELL analysis of an air taxi operation
2.1Workload in urban flight2.2Automation management2.3Simplified flight and unified control2.4Handling emergencies alone2.5Communication with the operations centre2.6Remote flight supervision2.7Transition towards autonomy2.8Pilot incapacitation2.9In-flight passenger-pilot communication2.10Case study: managing an in-flight incapacitation
3.1Pilot-centred design requirements3.2Displays and alerts in eVTOL3.3Simplified unified-control inceptors3.4External visibility from the cockpit3.5Battery status presentation3.6Passenger interfaces3.7Accessibility for passengers with disabilities3.8Usability evaluation3.9Pilot seat ergonomics3.10Lab: alert evaluation with NASA-TLX
4.1VTOL pilot licence4.2Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA)4.3Crew resource management4.4Simulator training4.5Human factors in maintenance4.6Vertiport staff4.7Competency assessment4.8Recurrent training and periodic checks4.9Psychological assessment of pilots4.10Workshop: CRM programme for air taxi operators
5.1Fatigue risk management (FRMS)5.2High-frequency shifts and rotations5.3Human factors indicators5.4Just culture and reporting5.5HFACS occurrence analysis5.6Passenger-pilot interaction5.7Social factors and acceptance5.8Integration into the SMS5.9Organisational factors and commercial pressure5.10Case study: shift rotation with high flight frequency
6.1Definition of the operation6.2Pilot task analysis6.3Identification of human risks6.4Interface proposal6.5Training programme6.6Fatigue management plan6.7Indicators and monitoring6.8Workload assessment6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NASA-TLX, Tobii Pro Lab, X-Plane and Qualtrics, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for pilot workload assessment, CRM training programme design and human factors analysis of occurrences. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: ICAO Doc 9683, ICAO Doc 9966, Regulation (EU) 965/2012, EASA SC-VTOL-01, CS 25.1302 (EASA), FAA AC 120-51E, ISO 9241-210.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with NASA-TLX, Tobii Pro Lab, X-Plane and Qualtrics, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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