1.Explain and contrast the differences, duties, and safety missions between the FAA and NTSB. Provide examples of the responsibilities of each organization within the aviation industry.
2.Explain and contrast the duties and responsibilities between ICAO, FAA, and the NTSB. List some specific examples.
3.Explain the purpose, duties, and investigative processes of the NTSB including the Party Process and clarify the statement that the NTSB is an independent agency.
4.Explain, define the HFACS model. How is this model applied in the management of human error?
5.Explain and define how “modeling” and/or applying the HFACs matrix can improve aviation safety in a proactive manner.
6.List and explain some of the needed elements for creating a proactive “safety culture” with regard to developing various safety reporting systems and reports. Differentiate some of the safety reports in terms of categories.
7.Why is the accident rate a better measure of safety than accident counts are?
8.Define, explain and contrast the difference between a proactive and reactive safety culture. Detail some of the elements and dynamics associated with a proactive safety system.
9.Explain the concept of establishing a “culture of safety reporting” within the aviation industry and cite the examples of a voluntary and involuntary safety reporting program.
10.Discuss and detail the issues to be aware of in analyzing and comparing commercial aviation accident statistics.
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