The primary role of AIR Human Factors Specialists is to develop human factors regulations and guidance on aircraft systems and to support certification projects. Also, they serve as subject matter experts when Certification Branches have projects involving human factors issues with a new flight deck system, a new aircraft, or an alteration to an existing aircraft.  Although they typically focus on flight deck systems, human factors specialists may also address other aspects of an aircraft, such as identifying human factors issues with evacuation slides, flight controls, and aircraft handling characteristics.

The Aircraft Certification Service has Human Factors Specialists who work in FAA offices throughout the United States. Their responsibilities vary based on which groups they work in and the projects they support. However, all Human Factors Specialists:

• Develop and update FAA regulations and guidance (including international guidance)
• Support certification projects
• Develop and update training
• Develop tools to assist Aircraft Certification staff

Resources

• FAA Regulatory and Guidance Material
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Advisory Circulars, Orders, and Policy