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Introduction To Aviation Psychology

This document provides an introduction to aviation psychology. It discusses what aviation psychology is, which is a branch of psychology that studies the psychological stressors encountered by aviation staff like pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers. It outlines the history of aviation psychology, including its origins in World War I and the development of selection programs. It also discusses how aviation psychology has evolved over time to intervene in different military and commercial aviation areas beyond just selection and recruitment. Finally, it briefly discusses the contributions of psychology to aviation in areas like profiling pilots, assessing working conditions, and providing psychological support.

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Introduction To Aviation Psychology

This document provides an introduction to aviation psychology. It discusses what aviation psychology is, which is a branch of psychology that studies the psychological stressors encountered by aviation staff like pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers. It outlines the history of aviation psychology, including its origins in World War I and the development of selection programs. It also discusses how aviation psychology has evolved over time to intervene in different military and commercial aviation areas beyond just selection and recruitment. Finally, it briefly discusses the contributions of psychology to aviation in areas like profiling pilots, assessing working conditions, and providing psychological support.

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Introduction to

Aviation Psychology
Aviation Psychology & Human Factors

Facilitator : Wg Cdr Amjad Ali Toor


(PhD Associate)
Avn Psy/ Clinical Psy
What is Aviation Psychology?
 A branch of Psychology that studies/ preempts
and investigates the psychological stressors/
problems encountered by the aviation staff
mainly: Pilots, Engineers, Cabin Crew and ATC

 A discipline that focuses on behaviors, actions,


cognitive functioning and emotional processes of
humans in the complex environment of aviation
systems
History of Aviation Psychology
 World War I, the number of pilots needed
increased dramatically, and the initial
exploratory research into human abilities and
traits that predict success in aviation began.

 World War II, the military selection program


known as the “Pensacola Project” was
initiated, ushering in a new era in aviation
psychology
History of Aviation Psychology
 With time, Aviation Psychology evolved and
intervened in different areas of Aviation, both
in military and commercial set-ups.

 Psychologists were allowed in other areas than


selection and/ or recruitment.
Contributions of Psychology in
Aviation
 Profiling pilots and assessing their suitability in
aviation.

 Assessing and studying the working conditions


and their consequences on performance and
safety in aviation

 Preempting possible challenges that might


jeopardize operational safety both in air &
ground
Contributions of Psychology in
Aviation
 Creating awareness whenever possible on the
areas of concerns

 Providing a non-judgmental psychological


support to staff and their family whenever
needed
Relationship between Psychology
and Aviation Safety

Psychology Aviation Safety


Science of Applied science
Mind & of
people in many
Behavior areas
of aviation
industry
- Creating a culture
of
aviation safety

- Increased aviation
safety
Areas of Professional
Involvement in Armed Forces
How Does Aviation Psychology
Work?
Areas of Human Interaction
 Human Performance/ Limitations
 Communication

 Decision-Making

 Teamwork

 Situational Awareness

 Leadership & Followership

 Stress & Fatigue Management

 Ergonomics
05 Principles of Managing
Thank You
Question if any……………….

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