The Analysis of Human Error Prevention Strategies in Military Aviation

The study applied Human Factors Intervention Matrix HFIX framework and Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP to analyze human errors intervention strategy. Our questionnaire, designed based on 15 significant accidents of Republic of China Air Force ROCAF, was distributed to ROCAF related personnel and was completed by eight commanders of flight unit and 14 subordinators consisted of ten pilots and four maintenance staffs. Questionnaire results specified that each approach in HFIX framework possesses its unique characteristics. This study has demonstrated that the HFIX framework can serve as a tool to develop human errors intervention strategies in military aviation, and AHP can be applied to assist decision makers to evaluate these diversified strategies. The study suggests that each flight unit of air force selects appropriate intervention strategies in accordance with its own demands and resource limitations.