Call for Papers
Aviation Human Factors – Special Issue
The JAAER editors are excited to announce a special issue dedicated to Aviation Human Factors. This special issue seeks to explore practice, advancements, challenges, and future directions in human factors as they pertain to aviation safety, performance, and human-technology integration.
About the Special Issue
Human factors play a crucial role in the aviation and aerospace industries, impacting safety, efficiency, and the effectiveness of operations. This special issue invites high quality, original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that contribute to understanding and improving human interactions with aviation systems, procedures, and environments. We welcome interdisciplinary studies that incorporate insights from psychology, engineering, computer science, and education, as well as research on emerging topics in aviation human factors.
Topics of Interest
Potential topics for this special issue include, but are not limited to:
- Human-Technology Interaction: Automation, augmented reality, and adaptive systems in aviation.
- Human Error and Safety: Cognitive and physical factors in aviation safety and error mitigation.
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Distributed Work in the Aviation System: Team dynamics, communication, coordination and collaboration, and decision-making.
- Training and Education: Innovations in training methodologies.
- Fatigue and Stress Management: Impacts of workload, fatigue, and stress on aviation professionals.
- Human Factors in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS): Challenges and opportunities in UAS and remote operations.
- Ergonomics and Design: Optimizing cockpit, control rooms, and airport interfaces.
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Aviation Human Factors: Using data analytics to identify trends, optimize performance, and improve decision-making in aviation.
Guest Editorial Board
We are honored to have the following experts leading this special issue as Guest Editors:
Dr. Kathy Abbott
Chief Scientific and Technical Advisor, Flight Deck Human Factors
Federal Aviation Administration
Dr. Barbara Holder
Presidential Research Fellow and Associate Professor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dr. Joseph Keebler
Professor of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dr. Philip Smith
Professor of Integrated Systems Engineering
The Ohio State University
We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in aviation human factors. Join us in shaping the future of aviation through impactful research!
Important Dates
- Manuscript Submission Deadline: May 31st 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: October 31st 2025
- Publication Date: December 2025
Submission Guidelines
Please see the journal’s Submission Guide and Policies for instructions and direct all questions to dbjaaer@erau.edu.
