Does CRM Work? A Discussion of CRM Training Programs

Humanities

CRM started out as a concept that some pilots and aviation professionals resisted with great enthusiasm. Only when the techniques were put into practice, and the results were seen in aviation incidents and accidents, did the aviation industry begin to accept and embrace the CRM concept. Eventually, the same basic concept of CRM has spread to other areas of the aviation industry such as maintenance. The name was changed slightly to make it more appealing to aviation professionals who were not part of the flight crew (Maintenance Resource Management), but the concepts of teamwork, communication, and cooperation remained the same.

Research some literature on various training programs being offered by different companies in the aviation industry and provide a summary of the basic principles behind those programs.

Do they work?

Are they effective?

Have they improved communication and teamwork in the intended areas? (flight deck, maintenance, etc.)

500-1000 words apa format with correct citations