The goal of Human Factors (HF) in aviation maintenance and the MROs is to identify and optimize the factors that affect human performance during maintenance and inspection activities. The objective of HF is to integrate the technical skills of maintenance and basic human factors knowledge, assist in the establishment and development of safety training aids and guidelines, improve communication effectiveness, and encourage a positive safety culture.

While these concepts are applied broadly in aviation, let's consider these elements through the lens of an MRO.

Address the following in your primary, original posting:

• What does HF include in an MRO environment?
• What are some of the ways that HF can be minimized in this environment?
• What are common maintenance errors and the resulting economic impact?