Aviation Human Factors Training (EASA Part 145) – Mandatory Course

Bostonair’s Human Factors in Aviation course is a mandatory requirement for all personnel working within EASA Part 145-approved organisations, as set out in EASA 145.A.30(e).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of human error, safety culture, communication, limitations, and risk in the aviation maintenance environment. It’s designed to help organisations meet regulatory compliance while improving safety and performance on the ground and in the air.

Our online course offers 24/7 access, allowing you to complete training when and where it suits you. Multimedia content, quizzes, and real-world scenarios make learning effective and engaging.

Find out more about the course below, and enrol today with Bostonair.

Who Needs Mandatory Human Factors Training?

Human Factors training is mandatory for anyone working within an EASA or CAA Part 145 approved organisation, especially those involved in maintenance and safety-critical activities. This course is applicable to:

  • Certifying staff (B1/B2 engineers)
  • Maintenance personnel and support staff
  • Quality assurance and compliance monitoring staff
  • Base and line maintenance managers and supervisors
  • Planners and technical records personnel
  • CAMO staff involved in maintenance oversight
  • Safety and training managers within approved organisations
  • Ground handling and aircraft servicing personnel
  • New entrants and apprentices in maintenance roles

Training is required upon joining the organisation and must be refreshed every two years, or sooner if significant changes in procedures or responsibilities occur.

What’s Included in Our Human Factors Mandatory Course?

This online course gives learners a practical understanding of Human Factors in the aviation maintenance environment, with modules that reflect EASA and CAA compliance expectations.

On completion, students will be able to:

  • Understand the need to address Human Factors in aviation
  • Recognise human limitations and how they impact safety
  • Identify conditions that affect human performance.
  • Assess how task complexity and poor communication contribute to errors
  • Recognise how human error can lead to incidents and implement prevention strategies
  • Understand the integration of Safety Management Systems (SMS) into Human Factors practices
  • The course is structured to improve awareness, safety responsibility, and error management for individuals and teams.