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Title:
East Michigan Flight Standards District Office Monthly Safety Meeting March 2026
Topic:
Human Factors & WINGS
Date and Time:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, starting at 10:00 Eastern Daylight Time Download Calendar File
Speaker(s):
John Becker, Zachary Ortiz
Brief Description:

Introduction to Human Factors & Safety Culture

Discuss the benefits of Human Factors Education and training. Human Factors education is particularly effective in improving Aeronautical Decision Making, Safety Risk Management, Crew Resource Management, Aircraft Design and Automation, Human Performance and overarching Safety Culture.

Teaching Points:

  • Human Factors Education and Training are beneficial in improving pilot performance and efficiency.
  • A robust, positive Safety Culture is key to safe aircraft operations.
  • Safety Risk Management is a recommended practice whether it be a complete organizational Safety Management System or an individual process.
  • WINGS Proficiency Training incorporates Human Factors knowledge of:
    • Safety Culture, Human Performance, Communication, Teamwork, Situational Awareness, Safety Risk Management, Human Information Processing and Technology and Automation.

 

Select Number:
GL23141429
Location of Seminar:
JDV Conference Room
6500 Highland Rd

Waterford, MI 48327
Directions to Venue:

Via personal vehicle: ample parking in terminal parking lot.

Fly-in: park on airport terminal ramp as directed by ATC.

Today's OPS presentation will take two hours.

 

 


Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes  PTK
Seating:
40 seats at the facility, 30 remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Contact Information:
Zachary P. Ortiz
Phone: (734) 487-7205
zachary.p.ortiz@faa.gov
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Thanks to Oakland County International Airport Management for use of the JDVCC room.

Thanks to the Michigan FAASTeam for your continued support.

This seminar is expected to be no more than a total of 2 hours.

Please plan to attend and bring a friend to this life saving event and receive two different Wings Credits.

 

Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
Advanced WINGS
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Human Factors Promotion
Additional Event Documents:
bullet  GL23141429F.pdf