Sabrina Woods

Senior Human Performance Investigator @National Transportation Safety Board

US

Analyzes incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine how human behavior and performance contributed to the event. Focused on understanding the underlying causes and developing root cause analysis rather than just focusing on the error. Examines factors like cognitive processes, physical abilities, system design, training, tools, and the organizational environment to identify system-level weaknesses and recommend solutions to prevent future occurrences.Specialist in cognitive science researching how sensation and perception help inform decision making in aviation operational environments; routinely assesses how usability and design can affect operator performance; adept at applying theorem post-accident and in trend analysis.Expert in organizational safety management systems development and assessment. Has analyzed multiple accidents examining the human behaviors, cognitive processing, decision making, and environmental factors that contributed to the event with the goal of identifying systemic issues and recommending improvements to prevent future occurrences. Investigated wrong surface landings, runway incursions, pilot spatial disorientation, operational loss of control, mid-air collisions, and human error in manufacturing, maintenance, and air traffic control domains.Possesses in-depth understanding of national and international aviation regulatory aviation documents and manuals, industry standards and recommended practices.

Sahuaro High School

Diploma, Advanced Placement

Northern Arizona University

Master of Arts, Professional and Technical Writing

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Masters of Science, Aeronautical Science-Aviation Safety

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Factors