The influence of human factors on operational efficiency
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2006
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0002-2667
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Harris D. (2006) The influence of human factors on operational efficiency. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Volume 78, Issue 1, pp. 20-25
Abstract
This paper adopts a socio-technical systems approach is taken to examine how airline operational efficiency can be enhanced from a human factors perspective. Four case studies are examined from this viewpoint: increasing operating efficiency on the airport ramp; increasing efficiency through flight crew rostering; increasing efficiency by promoting direct routing; and increasing efficiency through greater flight deck automation. It is argued that the increases in operational efficiency (which is taken to be almost synonymous with cost) taking solely a human factors perspective will be minimal. To truly enhance operating efficiency the human component in any system cannot be examined in isolation from all other components.