ADM, CRM, SRM fundamentals
| Term | Meaning | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| ADM (aeronautical decision-making) | Systematic approach to the mental process for consistently picking the best course of action for given circumstances | Also systematic risk assessment and stress management |
| CRM (crew resource management) | Airline training grown out of ADM: crews use all available resources (human, hardware, information) together | Supports ADM, improves crew decision-making |
| SRM (single-pilot resource management) | CRM principles for a lone pilot managing every resource, on board and outside, before and during flight | Umbrella term |
SRM includes:
- ADM itself
- Risk management (RM)
- Task management (TM)
- Automation management (AM)
- CFIT awareness
- Situational awareness (SA)
Inside ADM's risk-assessment step:
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard | Real or perceived condition, event, or circumstance the pilot encounters | Small, blunt type nick in the prop |
| Risk | Pilot's assessment of the hazard's potential impact; differs between pilots | Same nick: seasoned pilot may say low, novice high |
Trap: CRM trains multi-person crews, SRM adapts it for one pilot; SRM includes ADM, not reverse; hazard is the condition, risk is the pilot's assessment of it.
References
- PHAK ch.2