ABSTRACT

This title was first published in 2002: A comprehensive examination of the characteristics of the experienced captain. Each chapter begins with an appropriate and relevant anecdote that is analogous to the chapter's main theme. It then progresses to the chapter's main objective and finishes with a scenario that the reader must try to solve from a captain's perspective. Immediately following each of these scenarios, the reader is presented with a number of considerations that should be evaluated when solving the problem. The intent is to help the pilot practice thinking as a captain. Offering a wealth of practical guidance, this book is an ideal platform for pilots or indeed, anyone interested in how leadership and management skills are used to achieve excellence. The reader should gain important command skills and learn how to apply these skills to routine and unexpected situations, in the same way in which an experienced captain would.

chapter 1|14 pages

Examining the Role of Captain

chapter 2|18 pages

Reflecting on Your Career

chapter 3|18 pages

Characteristics of Effective Leaders

chapter 4|16 pages

Developing Judgment and Decision Skills

chapter 5|16 pages

Grasping Responsibilities

chapter 6|16 pages

Managing Your Resources

chapter 7|14 pages

Learning How to Communicate

chapter 8|16 pages

Guarding Against Human Error

chapter 9|18 pages

Avoiding the Unexpected

chapter 10|14 pages

Just Say No!

chapter 11|14 pages

Careers Within a Career

chapter 12|16 pages

Handling Emergencies

chapter 13|14 pages

Training Your Replacement