Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
City
Dayton
Abstract
This paper describes the use of an evidence-based approach to the assessment of commercial rotary-wing pilots. Following the four category protocol set out by Briner and Rousseau (2011), a robust psychological assessment process was developed covering intellectual ability, mental wellbeing, the Big 5 personality dimensions and critical incident analysis. Findings from each component are discussed, particularly the findings on the personality characteristics using the Big 5 dimensions. Findings of high Conscientiousness and very low Neuroticism were shown to mirror similar findings in the literature, while a higher than expected incidence of social withdrawal needs more investigation. Implications for future assessment processes and research are described.
Repository Citation
Dickens, P.
(2013). Looking for Chuck and PT: An Evidence-Based Approach to Assessing Helicopter Pilots. 17th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 651-656.
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