ABSTRACT

This book covers the application of psychological principles and techniques to situations and problems of aviation. It offers an overview of the role psychology plays in aviation, system design, selection and training of pilots, characteristics of pilots, safety, and passenger behavior. It covers concepts of psychological research and data analysis and shows how these tools are used in the development of new psychological knowledge. The new edition offers material on physiological effects on pilot performance, a new chapter on aviation physiology, more material on fatigue, safety culture, mental health and safety, as well as practical examples and exercises after each chapter.

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|32 pages

Research Methods and Statistics

chapter 3|50 pages

Aviation Physiology

chapter 4|22 pages

Abilities and Personality Traits

chapter 5|32 pages

Personnel Selection

chapter 6|30 pages

Training

chapter 8|34 pages

Stress and Human Reactions

chapter 9|26 pages

Culture, Organizations, and Leadership

chapter 10|36 pages

Aeronautical Decision-Making

chapter 11|24 pages

Aviation Safety

chapter 12|2 pages

Concluding Remarks