Crew Resource Management training is evolving alongside aviation technology, making it more essential than ever. This lesson plan supports automation in CRM and human factors training through a structured, practical session designed to help instructors guide flight crews in high-stakes, automated environments. It is part of our growing collection of aviation training resources designed to support CRM and human factors development.
Learning Focus
This 50–60-minute session uses discussion-based learning and guided facilitation to help participants:
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Understand human–automation interaction in the cockpit
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Reflect on how automation affects communication, monitoring, and crew behavior
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Strengthen situational awareness and assertiveness during interventions
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Build confidence in recognizing and responding to automation-induced challenges
The content is based on real-world data from two airline operators, highlighting differences in monitoring and intervention in Captains and First Officers. These insights help flight crews better understand crew coordination and task-sharing in dynamic, high-workload environments.
What’s Included
Facilitators are provided with tools to guide effective sessions, including:
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Structured discussion prompts
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Academic insight combined with operational realism
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Visual aids that support active learning and critical reflection
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Clear guidance to help instructors adapt the session to different crew experience levels
This lesson plan is perfect for standalone CRM sessions or as part of a broader human factors curriculum. It also complements safety culture workshops and ongoing recurrent training programs.
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
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CRM instructors
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Flight safety officers
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Human factors specialists
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Airline training departments
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Aviation consultants and facilitators
Whether you’re updating your Crew Resource Management training curriculum or building a new program, this training resource on Automation, monitoring and intervention will support better integration of automation and human factors.
Files Included
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Lesson plan (PDF)
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PowerPoint presentation
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Participant handouts (PDF)
Instant access: All materials are downloadable immediately after purchase.
Why It Works
This resource supports better automation in CRM and human factors training by helping crews build confidence, awareness, and safer cockpit practices—right from the classroom to the flight deck. The session’s structure ensures meaningful engagement, reflection, and discussion on the critical role humans play in managing automation effectively.
