Instructor: Andrew Appleton

Andrew Appleton
Biography: Andrew Appleton, CD M.Sc. is a consultant in human factors engineering and human systems integration engineering. He served 26 years in the Canadian Forces, including 15 years as a commissioned officer. While with the Canadian Forces, Andrew obtained his B.Sc. from St. Mary's University and his Master of Science in Ergonomics/Human Factors from Loughborough University (UK). Andrew retired from the Canadian Forces in January 2009. He then served as a human factors consultant at CAE Professional Services Canada Inc., where he applied his skills to the Halifax Class Modernization Project for the Canadian Navy, and the Canadian Air Force/Navy Maritime Helicopter Project. In 2012, Andrew formed his own consultancy company, AJ Appleton Consulting Inc. He is currently a Senior Aerospace Engineer in the Project Management Office for the Royal Canadian Air Force's Medium Heavy-Lift Helicopter (PMO MHLH).

Course taught by this instructor:
Application of Human Factors Engineering to the Life Cycle Management of Aeronautical Products and Systems

Classes by this instructor


This introductory course will provide attendees with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to successfully apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and Human System Integration (HSI) to their daily work. Attendees will attain familiarity with and trust in HFE/HSI principles and practices to consider and implement at their workplace.

Course preview webinar: Human Factors in the Aerospace Environment

September 18-21, 2023, San Diego Marriott Mission Valley