Online Training – How to Keep the Pilot in the Plane
October 15, 2026
On Nov. 10, ARSA will present a new addition to its list of human factors training sessions reviewing the June 10, 1990 explosive decompression of British Airways flight 5390.
The accident report stated that “as the aircraft was climbing through about 17,300 feet pressure altitude, there was a loud bang and the fuselage filled with condensation mist. It was at once apparent to the cabin crew that an explosive decompression had occurred. The commander had been partially sucked out of his windscreen aperture and the flight deck door had been blown onto the flight deck where it lay across the radio and navigation console.”
Join ARSA’s training team to walk through the key elements of the “dirty dozen” contributing to maintenance actions that led to the commander’s near departure from the aircraft. Learn how to keep the pilot in the plane and improve your approach to performance and management of work.
How to Keep the Pilot in the Plane
Human Factors Elements of BA Flight 5390
Date & Time: Nov. 10 @ 11:00 a.m. EST
Registration and More Information: Click here.
ARSA’s Previous Sessions on Human Factors…
The twelve sessions were presented by ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod, Executive Vice President Christian A. Klein and Vice President of Operations Brett Levanto and joined two original association-presented classes reviewing general human factors concepts.
For each element of “the Dirty Dozen,” the series provides a 60-minute session providing:
(1) Basic definitions and context.
(2) Aviation safety regulatory references.
(3) Examples.
(4) Mitigations.
(5) Exercises.
If you have questions regarding this series or any of ARSA’s training resources, contact Brett Levanto. For more information about ARSA’s online training program, click here.
On Demand – Human Factors Training Series
Each on-demand session is available for immediate viewing; registration provides all session materials as well as access to the recording for 90 days.
Session Title |
Registration/Information |
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| Human Factors in Context | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen – Human Factors Overview | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Communication | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Complacency | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Lack of Knowledge | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Distraction | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Lack of Teamwork | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Fatigue | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Lack of Resources | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Pressure | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Lack of Assertiveness | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Stress | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Lack of Awareness | Click here. | |
| The Dirty Dozen in Depth – Norms | Click here. |
The association’s training program is provided through Obadal, Filler, MacLeod & Klein, P.L.C., the firm that manages ARSA. To go directly to OFM&K’s online training portal, visit potomaclaw.inreachce.com. To learn more about the association’s training program and see course availability, visit arsa.org/training.
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