CRM Training for ADF Aeromedical Staff

Crew Resource Management (CRM) has been in existence for over 25 years and is a widely accepted component of aircrew training. CRM training for all RAAF Aircrew is compulsory and endorsed by Chief of Air Force (CAF). The success of CRM in improving safety is more difficult to assess, as the number of aircraft accidents per million flights is extremely low, and also because CRM training is so varied between different countries, different airlines and organisations. CRM has also been applied successfully in other highly technical environments such as the operating theatre and deep sea diving habitats. It is a logical extension to recommend CRM training is provided for all members of the flight crew including the AME team.