Human Factors in Aeronautics

Overview

Dedicated, Experienced Professors

The College of Aeronautics' faculty are not only experienced commercial, private and military pilots but also recognized leaders in aviation and aeronautics, published authors of aviation safety textbooks and research articles on topics ranging from human factors in aeronautics, analysis and classification, to G-Force induced loss of consciousness, haptic feedback in aviation systems and aviation accident investigation. Dedicated researchers themselves, the faculty of the Human Factors in Aeronautics program of the Florida Institute of Technology are actively involved in supporting their students' passion for discovery.

Varied Research Programs

Students have extensive opportunity for research and field study at Florida Tech. The cornerstone of every degree program, research gives students real-world, hands-on experience. The university's expertise in science and aeronautics helps students fully explore the many facets of human factors in aeronautics through a capstone course at the end of their second year. Research funding from the FAA Center of Excellence Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability (PEGASAS) provides funding to professors and students to study selected aviation topics.

Career Options

Aviation human factors jobs might include:

• Product Development Team Lead

• Integration Specialist

• Ergonomist

• Safety Scientist

• Technical Specialist

• Human Factors Research Scientist

• Usability Expert