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Professional Rebirth in the Roaring 20’s

January 15, 2020, Tony Kern, Ed.D, Chief Executive Officer, Convergent Performance

There are many ways for aviation pros to rediscover their passion for the industry and raise the bar of professionalism.

Topics: Human Factors

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Slow Onset Hypoxia

November 6, 2019, Paul W. Buza D.O., F.A.C.N., Medical Director, Southern AeroMedical Institute

Slow onset hypoxia is a dangerous phenomenon that poses a high risk of fatalities. Aviation professionals must be trained to recognize the condition. Learn about it.

Topics: Human Factors , Safety Culture & Promotion

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Coming to Terms With the Business Aviation Talent Shortage

September 27, 2019, Global Aerospace, Aviation Insurance Provider, Global Aerospace, Inc.

The aviation industry is somewhat unique in its talent requirements. Highly skilled and experienced personnel are essential to safe, effective…

Topics: Airmanship Skills , Talent Pipeline , Safety Training , Human Factors , Safety Culture & Promotion

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Researchers Identify 2 New Chronotypes

August 1, 2019, Matthew van Wollen, Chief Financial Officer, Pulsar Informatics, Inc.

Are you a night owl or an early bird? If this question has you struggling to answer for certain, rest…

Topics: Fatigue Risk Management , Human Factors

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Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? How About Prioritizing More Sleep!

January 14, 2019, Steve Bruneau, Chief Operating Officer, Pulsar Informatics, Inc.

The New Year is a time to revisit old habits and kickoff new ones. There has never been a better…

Topics: Fatigue Risk Management , Human Factors , Safety Culture & Promotion

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The Fatigue Impact of Multi-Segment Flying

August 6, 2018, Daniel Mollicone, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientist, Pulsar Informatics, Inc.

Pilots know fatigue all too well. Changing time zones, early starts, and delays have always been an inherent part of…

Topics: Fatigue Risk Management , Human Factors

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Love of the Game

August 6, 2018, Tony Kern, Ed.D, Chief Executive Officer, Convergent Performance

“Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands…

Topics: Human Factors

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Implementing a Fatigue Management Program: A Human Factors Dimension to Your SMS

March 6, 2018, Daniel Mollicone, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientist, Pulsar Informatics, Inc.

Chapter 11 of ISBAO centers on a Fatigue Management program. Introduced as its own chapter in 2016, the section emphasizes…

Topics: Fatigue Risk Management , Human Factors

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Staying Engaged: Fighting the Three-Headed Dragon

February 5, 2018, Tony Kern, Ed.D, Chief Executive Officer, Convergent Performance

“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, when you live near one.” Bilbo Baggins,…

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Fruit Flies, Circadian Rhythms, and Fatigue Risk Management

October 5, 2017, Daniel Mollicone, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientist, Pulsar Informatics, Inc.

Recently, it was announced that this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to three scientists for their research on…

Topics: Fatigue Risk Management , Safety Training , Human Factors , Medical Support & Training

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