About Me

Raised and educated internationally in Canadian, Hong Kong, Australian, and British systems, with 10+ years flying experience ranging from single-engine floatplanes to Boeing 747 jumbo jets into major airports around the world. Bridging my multicultural background with my flying experience, I have realised that there is a need to revamp aviation training and safety management programs to suit multicultural and cross-cultural teams. I am conducting PhD-level academic research on developing methods to improve training outcomes by considering trainees' cultural characteristics.

I am a Boeing 747/777 pilot, Crew Resource Management Trainer, and Multi-Crew Coordination course developer for a major international airline in Hong Kong. I am on the expert panel for the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) Pilot Profession Working Group, and is a member of the Hong Kong ALPA Technical and Safety Committee. Academically, I hold an MSc in Aviation Human Factors from Coventry University, is conducting PhD research at the Cranfield University Safety & Accident Investigation Centre, and lectures Aviation Human Factors at the University of South Australia and RMIT University.

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Publications

Chan, W. and Li, W.-C. 'Perception of Causal Factors in Flight Operations Between Ab-Initio and Expatriate Pilots', 2023 7th International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety (ICTIS), Xi'an, China, 2023, pp. 1728-1732, doi: 10.1109/ICTIS60134.2023.10243970.

Chan, W.TK., Li, WC. (2023). 'A Comparative Evaluation of Human Factors Intervention Approaches in Aviation Safety Management'. In: Harris, D., Li, WC. (eds) Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics. HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 14018. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35389-5_3

Chan, W. T.-K., & Li, W.-C. (2023). 'Development of effective human factors interventions for aviation safety management'. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1144921

Chan W. T.-K. & Li W.C. (2022) 'Investigating professional values among pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, and managers to develop aviation safety management systems', International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 92 (November) Article No. 103370. Dataset/s: 10.17862/cranfield.rd.21201746

Chan, W, & Li, W.C. (2022) ‘Challenges and Solutions from Accident Investigators’ Different Professional Backgrounds Related to Data Collection and Interpretation’. Paper presented at the International Society of Air Safety Investigators Annual Seminar 2022, held in Brisbane, Australia, 30 Aug – 1 Sept 2022.

Chan, W. T.-K., & Li, W.C. (2022) ‘Cultural Effects on the Selection of Aviation Safety Management Strategies’. In: Harris D., Li WC. (eds) Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13307. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06086-1_18

Chan, W. T.-K., & Li, W.C. (2021) ‘Training for Future Investigators: Understanding Cultural Effects on Standardisation and International Cooperation’. Paper presented at the International Society of Air Safety Investigators Annual Seminar 2021, held virtually, 30 Aug – 2 Sept 2021.

Chan, W. T.-K., & Li, W.C. (2021) ‘Culture’s Consequences on the Categorisation of Causal Factors in Aviation Accident Reports’. In: Harris D., Li WC. (eds) Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics. Cognition and Design. HCII 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12767. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77932-0_2

Chan, W. (2021) ‘Multiculturalism & Safety Culture: Pilot attitudes, behaviours & training needs’. In Together We Fly: Seeing Unseen Risks to Aviation Safety and its Workforce. Ed by Ram, A. & Chan, W. Chrous Aviation Inc. 9-10

Chan, W. T.-K., & Li, W.C. (2021). Consideration of Cultural Differences in Future Workplace Design for Single Pilot Operations. In Charles, R. & Golightly, D. (eds), Contemporary Ergonomics & Human Factors 2021 (pp. 64–71). Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.

Chan W. T.-K., & Li, W.C. (2020) ‘Assessing Professional Cultural Differences Between Airline Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers’. In: Harris D., Li WC. (eds) Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics. Cognition and Design. HCII 2020. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 12187. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49183-3_19

Chan, W. T.-K., & Harris, D. (2019). ‘Third-Culture Kid Pilots and Multi-Cultural Identity Effects on Pilots' Attitudes’. Aerospace medicine and human performance, 90(12), 1026–1033. https://doi.org/10.3357/AMHP.5397.2019

Chan, W. (2017) ‘自費學飛有前途’ [A career guide for self-funded flight training]. In 翹首振翅.. Ed by Tong, V. Hong Kong: Economic Times Press, 39-43

Chan, W. (2017) ‘駕駛水上飛機的領悟’ [Seaplane flying principles]. In 翹首振翅. Ed by Tong, V. Hong Kong: Economic Times Press, 96-99

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