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The Impact of Psychological Capital and Organizational Justice on Flight attendants’ Performance: The Mediating Role of Mental Health The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Mehrdad Estiri, Abbas Nargesian, Seyed Morteza Rafiee, Arash Hosseinzadeh Maleki
This paper proposes a research model in which mental health mediates the impacts of psychological capital (PsyCap) and organizational justice on flight attendant job performance based on the job de...
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Relationship Between Organizational Justice and Organizational Trust Perceptions and Voluntary Non-Reporting in Aviation The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Ilker Under, Ender Gerede
Until now, numerous empirical investigations have been conducted to examine the correlation between organizational justice and organizational trust. However, it is worth noting that little attentio...
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Number of Interrupting Events Influences Response Time in Multitasking, but not Trust in Automation The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Tetsuya Sato, Austin Jackson, Yusuke Yamani
The present study examined how the number of interrupting events (interruption load) influences the effect of task load on human-automation trust and resource allocation in a low-fidelity flight si...
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The Role of Basic Flight Simulators in the Selection of Ab Initio Airline Pilots The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Justin Maximilian Mittelstädt, Hans-Jürgen Hörmann, Viktor Oubaid, Henning Soll
This paper aims at identifying the factors influencing performance in basic flight simulators in the selection of ab initio pilot candidates and to determine the incremental value of these flight s...
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Effects of Aerobic Capacity on Cognitive Functions During Hypoxia The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Savas Ilbasmis
We aimed to investigate the role of aerobic capacity on cognitive functions during hypoxic conditions.Possessing a mishap risk in aviation, acute hypobaric hypoxia has some negative effects on cogn...
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Are Peer Support Programs Effective in the Detection and Prevention of Mental Health Issues in Commercial Aviation? The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Marika Melin, Vilmer Lång
In the aftermath of the Germanwings crash in 2015, several regulations have been instituted around pilots’ mental health issues and flight safety. One of these (CAT.GEN.MPA.215) stipulates that Eur...
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The Relationship Between Pilot Candidates’ Self-Control, Self-Efficacy and Training Performance in Terms of Safety Climate The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Cem Güney Özveren, Güven Ordun
This study investigates the relationship between pilot candidates’ self-control, self-efficacy, and training performance in terms of safety climate.Self-efficacy and safety climate are essential fo...
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Conceptualization of Senior Management Support to the Safety Management in Aviation Organizations in Turkey The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Mevlüt Üzülmez, Ender Gerede
Senior managers are considered to play a major role in successful safety management practices. In this study, the meaning of what senior managers’ believe support to safety management means was exa...
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Cognition and Habit Alterations of Maintenance Crew in A-Checks for New-Generation Aircraft: The A350XWB The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Hua-An Lu, Shu-Jen Ming
Airlines should ensure reliable maintenance support for aircraft operations, especially when introducing new aircraft types. To realize alternations in technicians’ cognition and habit in executing...
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Psychometric Properties of the FAS and the FAM Questionnaires Assessing Flight Anxiety: A Turkish Community-Based Study The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Özlem Yılmaz-Halıcı, Zeynep B. Coşar-Yılmaz, Esin Temeloğlu-Şen, Pınar Ünsal
To conduct the Turkish adaptation of the Flight Anxiety Situations Questionnaire (FAS) and the Flight Anxiety Modality Questionnaire (FAM).The FAS measures the anxiety levels in different flight si...
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A systematic review of pilot-related runway incursions from a human factors perspective The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Yan Yan, Soufiane Boufous, Brett R. C. Molesworth
This study undertook a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles aimed to investigate how pilot-related causal factors contribute to runway incursions (RIs).Unauthorized entry onto an active runw...
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An Examination of Human Factors in Australian Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Shaun Gillott, Tim Ryley, Sravan Pingali
ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to identify and examine prevalent human factors in the Australian Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) industry. Background There is little research into the human factors of HEMS operations. Weather, fuel planning, fatigue, and pressure are prominent human factors found in HEMS operations globally. Method The research methodology involves primary data through
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A Mixed-Method Study on Job Satisfaction Among Air Traffic Controllers During the Pandemic: The Roles of Work-Family Interface and Resilience The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Chiara Bernuzzi, Valentina Sommovigo, Deirdre O’Shea, Ilaria Setti
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether workload is negatively related to job satisfaction, directly and indirectly, via work-family conflict, and conditional on resilience levels. Background Covid-19 restriction measures severely affected the aviation sector leading air traffic controllers to face periodic fluctuations in air traffic volume. Despite their key role in ensuring the efficiency and
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The Technology Readiness and Acceptance Model as a Predictor of Pilots’ Willingness to Operate in UAM Integrated Airspace The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Lakshmi Vempati, Paul Myers, Scott R. Winter
ABSTRACT Objective This research study aimed to identify the factors influencing manned aircraft pilots’ willingness to operate in AAM/UAM integrated airspace using a hypothesized model grounded in the Technology Readiness Index (TRI) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Background Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is the concept of using novel aircraft to transport cargo and passengers in and around regional
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Qualitative Analysis of General Aviation Pilots’ Aviation Safety Reporting System Incident Narratives Using the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Lakshmi Vempati, Sabrina Woods, Robert C. Solano
ABSTRACT NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) gathers data from voluntary aviation safety reports for nonfatal accidents and incidents. These reports are a valuable resource in identifying unsafe occurrences and hazardous situations in the aviation industry. A tool known as the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), initially developed for military use, has proven useful
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Team Performance in Air Combat: A Teamwork Perspective The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Heikki Mansikka, Kai Virtanen, Don Harris, Juha Järvinen
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this paper is to describe a model combining taskwork and teamwork of a single-seat fighter aircraft team, or flight, during its performance episode. Background In air combat, evaluations of team performance have focused on task performance. However, both teamwork and taskwork are required for high performance output. Attempts to address taskwork and teamwork in single-seat
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COVID-19 and the Airline Business: A New Decision-Making Process for Employee Loyalty and Job Insecurity The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Heesup Han, Bonhak Koo, Seongseop (Sam) Kim, Bee-Lia Chua, Jinkyung Jenny Kim
ABSTRACT Objective This study is designed to present a decision-making process forming airline crews’ loyalty intention to their company, comparing this process before and after the COVID-19 outbreak. Background Under the threat of COVID-19, the airline industry experienced unprecedented challenging times. Specifically, job security among airline employees was increasingly uncertain. Method Using survey
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The Effects of Aeronautical Decision-Making Models on Student Pilots’ Situational Awareness and Cognitive Workload in Simulated Non-Normal Flight Deck Environment The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Qinbiao Li, Hei Chi Leung, Man Him Ho, Ka Lok Leung, Kam K. H. Ng, Cho Yin Yiu
ABSTRACT Objective This paper investigates the effects of using different decision-making models on pilots’ performance while facing non-normal flight circumstances. Background The captain must quickly make appropriate decisions once an aircraft faces emergency. Usually, human error is one primary cause of accidents, which inevitably affects the captain’s decision progress. Method Ten participants
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Effective Monitoring for Early Detection of Hypoxia in Fighter Pilots The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Kosuke Kumagai, Satoshi Maruyama, Takahiro Imamura, Tetsuya Iwamoto, Yoshiki Kanamaru, Masaki Mine, Kunio Takada, Kojiro Wada
ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluated various biological parameters in subjects exposed to hypoxia, to verify effective monitoring for early hypoxia detection. Background Hypoxic-hypoxia is a life-threatening condition, but no method of early detection in flight has been established. Method Six healthy male subjects underwent 2 experiments at different oxygen concentrations (O2) during hypoxic exposure
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Assessing Expertise Using Eye Tracking in a Virtual Reality Flight Simulation The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 D. J. Harris, T. Arthur, T. de Burgh, M. Duxbury, R. Lockett-Kirk, W. McBarnett, S. J. Vine
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this work was to examine the fidelity and validity of an aviation simulation using eye tracking. Background Commercial head-mounted virtual reality (VR) systems offer a convenient and cost-effective alternative to existing aviation simulation (e.g., for refresher exercises). We performed pre-implementation testing of a novel aviation simulation, designed for head-mounted
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It Was This Wing Wasn’t It? Identifying the Importance of Verbal Communication in Aviation Maintenance The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Michael Newman, Steve Scott
ABSTRACT To place communication in context against other maintenance error promoting contributory factors and identify whether communication issues were written or verbal, a semi-structured interview schedule was used to ask 40 aircraft maintenance personnel what goes wrong when maintaining aircraft. Participants described 746 examples of contributory factors and undesired outcomes which were categorized
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The Relationship between Preparation, Impression Management, and Interview Performance in High-Stakes Personnel Selection: A Field Study of Airline Pilot Applicants The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Kevin Schudlik, Marc-André Reinhard, Patrick Müller
ABSTRACT Objective The present study investigates how airline pilot applicants prepare for a personnel selection procedure and how this relates to their deceptive and honest impression management (IM) in the job interview and their interview performance. Background It is thus far unclear how preparation relates to IM in real-world and high-stakes settings. This is of particular importance for the aviation
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Ab Initio Flight Training: A Systematic Literature Review The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Elvira Marques, Guido Carim Junior, Chris Campbell, Gui Lohmann
ABSTRACT Objective This article aims to explore the literature on ab initio flight training from 1990 to 2020 and to identify main trends and gaps. Background The literature about ab initio pilot training encompasses a variety of topics, traditions and publications. Characterizing what has been produced will identify themes and gaps in the literature to further advance the field. Method A systematic
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Integrated Modeling of Fatigue Impacts on C-17 Approach and Landing Performance The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-12-12 Bella Z. Veksler, Megan B. Morris, Michael A. Krusmark, Glenn Gunzelmann
ABSTRACT Objective The current effort develops an initial integrated model of fatigue in the context of C-17 approach and landing operations. Specifically, we integrate a biomathematical fatigue model with a task network model to estimate pilot performance degradation. Background Fatigue risk management is a critical process in aviation and flight deck operations, given its dramatic impact on aviation
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The Link between Individual Predictors of Risk and Risky Flight Behavior: A Systematic Review The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-11-04 Yassmin Ebrahim, Brett R. C. Molesworth, Oleksandra Molloy
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this systematic review is to highlight how pilots’ risk perception is measured, and the relationship between individual predictors of risk and risky flight behavior. Background Risk is an intrinsic part of life with no action void of risk. Risk-taking is mediated by several factors which include age, sex, cultural background, and personality. Understanding how pilots’
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Towards Human Objective Real-Time Trust of Autonomy Measures for Combat Aviation The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-10-12 Patrick Highland, Thomas Schnell, Katharine Woodruff, Gianna Avdic-McIntire
ABSTRACT Objective Can objective trust indicators be measured and computed in real time in a within visual range aerial combat “dogfight” scenario consisting of a manned autonomous own-ship versus an adversary? Background Previous research has focused on human trust of automation during simulated ground combat and human trust of civil aviation automation. Those studies largely consisted of subjective
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The Use of Blockchain in Aviation Safety Reporting Systems: A Framework Proposal The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-09-28 Ersin Aktas, Sercan Demir, Turan Paksoy
ABSTRACT Objective The purpose of this study is to propose a blockchain-based framework for designing an incident reporting system in aviation. Background The incident reporting system plays a key role in ensuring safety. It helps to obtain safety-related data and to eliminate unsafe situations before they turn into accidents. Keeping safety information permanently and in unchangeable form, tracking
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What the Birkman Method© Can Tell Us about the Psychological Profile of Business Aviation Departments, Their Leadership, Strengths, and Challenges The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-08-25 Jerry A. Dibble
ABSTRACT Method The study summarizes a significant amount of Birkman data, validated by one-on-one interviews with business aviation professionals and supported by close observation of the departments and corporations where they work. Objective Earlier research focused on military, commercial, and trainee pilots; the present study of business aviation examines not only pilots but also maintenance technicians
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Technology Adoption and Acceptance of Urban Air Mobility Systems: Identifying Public Perceptions and Integration Factors The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-07-12 Ricole A. Johnson, Erika E. Miller, Steven Conrad
ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to identify expectations and perceptions of Passenger Air Vehicles (PAVs). Specifically, (1) what are the initial perceptions of PAVs by the public, and (2) what are the differences between early and laggard adopters of PAVs. Background The emergence of Urban Air Mobility presents an opportunity to increase transportation capacity in densely populated metropolitan
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Pilots’ Responses to Unexpected Events: Conceptual, Theoretical, Methodological, and Analytical Issues The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-07-12 P A. Hancock, Jessica Cruit, Janeen A. Kochan, Alexandra D. Kaplan, Yazmin Diaz, Shawn Pruchnicki
ABSTRACT Objective The main goals of this study are to identify the possible factors that may affect the level of passion that aircraft technicians have for their job and how job passion may lead to safety motivation. Background Aircraft maintenance technicians play an essential role in ensuring flight safety since they are obligated to carry out critical responsibilities related to maintaining flight
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Investigating a Computational Explanation of the Black Hole Illusion The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-06-27 Victoria Jakicic, Logan Boyer, Gregory Francis
ABSTRACT Objective We investigated the role of Perrone’s algorithm in the Black Hole Illusion (BHI). After analyzing the algorithm and identifying two of its predictions, we empirically tested them with two on-line experiments. Background In 1983, Perrone proved that in daylight conditions it is possible to compute the descent angle using a ratio of retinal distances corresponding to the runway and
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Cognitive Biases in Risk Communication during Post-Flight Debrief The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-06-16 Nicoletta Fala, Karen Marais
ABSTRACT Objective This paper aims to identify cognitive biases in risk communication among pilots during flight debrief. We evaluate the effect of framing language, representation format, and parameter type measured on how pilots interpret flight information. Background Advancements in technology have created an opportunity for a data-centric approach to flight instruction. The understanding of virtual
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Impact of COVID-19 on Job Satisfaction: The Case of Military and Airline Pilots The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-05-24 Panagiotis Kioulepoglou, James Blundell
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the military and airline pilots’ Job Satisfaction (JS), and identify important contributory factors to support the development of future mitigating strategies. Background The aviation industry has undergone a series of devastating changes since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, the implications of the pandemic on
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NeuroTracker Multiple Object Tracking Ability Predicts Novice Performance on a Simulated Air Traffic Control Task The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-05-12 Amy L. Jarvis, Benjamin L. Hoggan, Philip Temby
ABSTRACT Objective To explore the utility of multiple object tracking (MOT) ability, measured using NeuroTracker, as a predictor of air traffic control (ATC) task performance. Background The perceptual-cognitive abilities required for MOT are also important for ATC performance. The current study provides a novel examination of NeuroTracker’s utility to predict novice performance on a simulated ATC
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The Effect of Caffeine and Sleep Quality on Military Pilot Students’ Flight Performance-Related Cognitive Function The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2022-02-23 Nuttaporn Utamatanin, Pornjira Pariwatcharakul
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the effect of caffeine and sleep quality on the flight performance-related cognitive function. Background High levels of cognitive performance in pilots is required for flight safety. Methods Students at a military flight school in Thailand were invited to participate in this study. Exclusion criteria was positive screening for caffeine use disorder. We examined three cognitive
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Risk-taking Propensity: A Comparison between Pilots and Members of the General Population The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-10-13 Yassmin Ebrahim, Brett R. C. Molesworth, William Rantz
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this research was to understand risk, predictors of risk, and for pilots the relationship between personality as determined by the risk prediction scales and flight performance. Background Risk-taking is a topic that draws attention because of its link with the causation of injury. In the literature, there are a large number of papers linking personality traits to self-reported
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Hybrid Human Error Assessment Approach for Critical Aircraft Maintenance Practice in the Training Aircraft The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-07-26 Ebru Yazgan, Elif Kılıç Delice
ABSTRACT Objective In this study, a hybrid human error assessment (HHEA) approach is proposed to determine the probability of aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) error occurring during aircraft repair. Background The human error assessment and reduction technique (HEART) is the first-generation empirical human reliability analysis (HRA) approach. Although this technique is used in several industries
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Investigation of Pilot Inceptor Workload and Workload Buildup Technique Through Simulator and In-Flight Studies The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-07-26 M. Dilli Babu
ABSTRACT Objective This study investigates the relationship of pilot inceptor workload (PIW) with the workload buildup flight test technique (WBFTT) with various conditions of pilot workload, for objective aircraft handling qualities (HQ) evaluation. Background HQ evaluation of a piloted aircraft remains an elusive area of flight testing, due to the existing subjective evaluation technique for the
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Off-stage Heroes: The Antecedents and Consequences of Job Passion among Civil Aviation Maintenance Crew The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-06-30 Shu-Chuan Chen
ABSTRACT Objective The main goals of this study are to identify the possible factors that may affect the level of passion that aircraft technicians have for their job and how job passion may lead to safety motivation. Background Aircraft maintenance technicians play an essential role in ensuring flight safety since they are obligated to carry out critical responsibilities related to maintaining flight
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Modeling of Aircrew Rostering Problem with Fatigue Risk Management Approach The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-05-27 Burcu Şahinkaya, Hakan Oktal
ABSTRACT Objective: In this study, the aircrew rostering problem is evaluated in conjunction with fatigue factors. Background: In the mathematical models developed for crew rostering problems, the fatigue level of aircrew members is evaluated only within the scope of the flight and duty time limitations defined by the civil aviation authorities. In this study, a new model is developed in which the
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Fatigue in Aeromedicine: An Exploration of Team Cohesion as a Countermeasure against Adverse Events The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-06-14 Jennifer Lee Nosker, Maureen Lassen, Allen Cornelius
ABSTRACT Objective: Current evidence-based guidelines to mitigate fatigue and protect against adverse events in the emergency medical service industry are minimally effective. Since flight medicine is a team event, the performance-cohesion relationship is examined as a potential countermeasure against fatigue-related errors in aeromedicine. Background: Fatigue has been implicated in decision-making
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Psychosocial Job Strain and Musculoskeletal Pain in Cabin Crew – Does Gender Matter? The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-06-09 Camilla Ihlebæk, Marianne Hojem Rustad
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate possible gender differences in psychosocial job strain (PSYJS) and single and multi-site musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in cabin crew. Background In recent years the proportion of male cabin crew has increased, still few studies have investigated gender differences in PSYJS and MSP in this occupational group. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire concerning
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The Effect of Vocal Tone of Feedback on Student Pilot Performance The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-06-09 Man Fung Cheung, Brett R. C. Molesworth
ABSTRACT Objective This study examines the effect of “tone of feedback” on student pilot flight performance. Background Corrective feedback is primarily given verbally in flight training to facilitate trainee pilot performance. Such feedback can be provided using different vocal tones (i.e., positive, neutral, negative). How the effectiveness of the feedback varies based on changes in vocal tone remains
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Why do Controllers Choose the Conflict Resolution Maneuvers that They Do? The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-05-19 Fitri Trapsilawati, Christopher D. Wickens, Muhammad Kusumawan Herliansyah, Mifta Priani Fatika Sari, Gharsina Tissamodie
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to reveal the causal reasons for maneuver preferences on the basis of the objective measures. Background Although the effects of conflict geometry have been well documented in previous literature, empirical evidence on the influence of conflict geometry on the operator’s workload, maneuver choice, and success is still lacking. Methods hirteen undergraduate students
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Pilots’ Willingness to Operate in Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Airspace The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-04-12 Lakshmi Vempati, Scott R. Winter, Stephen Rice, Valerie Gawron, John M. Robbins
ABSTRACT Background: Considerable research is underway on how to integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) safely and securely into the National Airspace System (NAS). While there is some ongoing research on public acceptance, privacy concerns, and consumer willingness to fly in autonomous aircraft, little literature exists on pilots’ perceptions about operating to/from airports and in airspace with
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Effect of Fatigue in Air Traffic Controllers’ Workload, Situation Awareness, and Control Strategy The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-04-06 Miriam Bongo, Rosemary Seva
ABSTRACT Objective To illustrate how fatigue affects the workload, situation awareness, and control strategy of air traffic controllers. Background As air traffic control becomes more complex and demanding due to the increasing number of aircraft movements in major airport hubs, the need to particularly look into the interplay of performance shaping factors has also intensified. Despite the previous
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Cognitive Task Analysis of Unmanned Aircraft System Pilots The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-03-31 Damon Lercel, Dee H. Andrews
ABSTRACT Objective: Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pilots must possess a variety of cognitive skills in order to successfully perform diverse missions. They must accurately assess situations, make judgments and decisions, understand cues that may not be immediately obvious, and develop effective solutions. How may we gain perspective on how UAS pilots make decisions when higher order cognitive skills
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Pilot Work Related Stress (WRS), Effects on Wellbeing and Mental Health, and Coping Methods The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-01-14 Joan Cahill, Paul Cullen, Sohaib Anwer, Simon Wilson, Keith Gaynor
ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between sources of work-related stress (WRS) for pilots, effects on wellbeing, and coping mechanisms. Background: Recent studies have measured depression levels in pilots but not the relationship between depression levels and coping strategies. Methods: An anonymous web-based survey was conducted with commercial pilots
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Re-examining the Pioneering Studies on Eye Movements in Aviation: Connecting the Past to the Present The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-01-14 Leandro L. Di Stasi, Carolina Diaz-Piedra
ABSTRACT Objective: To reduce the gap between old and new eye-tracking studies in aviation by raising the interest of the scientific community in some of the pioneering works. We present two emblematic cases: the misattributed origin of the use of eye-tracking techniques in aviation to Paul M. Fitts and his collaborators, and the forgotten (and often reinvented) oculometer training tape technique.
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Helicopter Pilots Synchronize Their Altitude with Ship Heave to Minimize Energy When Landing on a Ship’s Deck The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 Mathieu Thomas, José M. Pereira Figueira, Julien R Serres, Thomas Rakotomamonjy, Franck Ruffier, Antoine HP Morice
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims at investigating helicopter pilots’ strategies to achieve ship deck landing. Background: Helicopter maritime operations are challenging, especially when it comes to landing on the moving decks of small ships, such as frigates, which can lead to dramatic accidents. Method: Expert pilots were requested to fly the full ship landing maneuver from approach to touchdown
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Precautions & Possible Therapeutic Approaches of Health Hazards of Astronauts in Microgravity The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Nikita Pal, Shambaditya Goswami, Rajveer Singh, Tejpal Yadav, Ravindra Pal Singh
ABSTRACT Objective: Astronauts deal with lots of health issues during space exploration. In this review article, we explore the health hazards of astronauts and possible therapeutic approaches or precautions they should take prior to or during space travel for relief from these health complications. Background: The space environment is very different from our planet’s environment. The major differences
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A Sense of Fellowship: Mindfulness Improves Experienced Interpersonal Benefits and Prosociality in A Military Aviation Unit The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Anders Meland, Elena Hoebeke, Anne Marte Pensgaard, Vivianne Fonne, Anthony Wagstaff, Christian Gaden Jensen
ABSTRACT Objective: Explore how personnel in a military aviation unit experienced personal as well as interpersonal aspects concerning their participation in a group-based four-month MBT programme. Background: mindfulness-based training (MBT) have been used as a personal stress management tool in stressful working environments, including military aviation. There is little knowledge about the interpersonal
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A Two-Stage Model of Diversion Knowledge and Skills Highlights Where Pilot Factors Impact Safety-Related Outcomes The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-03-23 Kathleen Van Benthem, Chris M. Herdman
ABSTRACT Objective: To assist stakeholders apply targeted safety strategies, we developed and tested a two-stage model of diversion knowledge and skills. Background: Understanding pilot factors in weather-related diversions is integral to reducing the phenomenon of visual flight rules flight into meteorological conditions. Method: Thirty-six general aviation pilots flew a cross-country flight in a
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Investigating the Predictive Validity of the COMPASS Pilot Selection Test The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-03-10 Iñaki González Cabeza, Brett Molesworth, Malcolm Good, Carlo Caponecchia, Rasmus Steffensen
ABSTRACT Objective: The present study examined the predictive validity of a widely used pilot selection test known as COMPASS, in terms of its ability to distinguish between candidates and predict individuals’ aptitude for flying. Background: The Computerized Pilot Aptitude Screening System, more commonly known as COMPASS is a widely used selection test for ab-initio pilots. However, a literature search
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Willingness to Watch the Pre-Flight Safety Briefing: A Structural Model The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-03-01 Scott R. Winter, Jing Yu Pan, Dothang Truong, Tracy L. Lamb
ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of the current study was to examine the factors that significantly influence a passenger’s willingness to watch the pre-flight safety briefing. Background: The pre-flight safety briefing is a required presentation that must be administered to all passengers before conducting a flight. This briefing is most commonly delivered via a live demonstration by flight attendants
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Assessment of Augmented Reality Technology’s Impact on Speed of Learning and Task Performance in Aeronautical Engineering Technology Education The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-02-19 Kristoffer B. Borgen, Timothy D. Ropp, William T. Weldon
ABSTRACT Objective: This study compared learning and skill transfer among university aviation students using interactive Augmented Reality (AR) technology versus traditional paper-based instruction. While similar AR use and research in university education exists, this study piloted a comparative method assessing knowledge retention and transfer. Background: AR technology is a popular tool used in
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A Systematic Review of Stimulant Use in Civilian and Military Aviation The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 Alex M. Ehlert, Patrick B. Wilson
ABSTRACT Objective: To synthesize the observational data on stimulant use in civilian and military aviation. Background: Pilot fatigue is a major safety concern and effective countermeasures are crucial for sustaining flight performance. Stimulants are not recommended for routine use but can help sustain alertness and flight performance when the risk of fatigue is high. However, they may also elicit
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Helicopter Pilots Synchronize Their Altitude with Ship Heave to Minimize Energy When Landing on a Ship’s Deck The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 Mathieu Thomas, José M. Pereira Figueira, Julien R Serres, Thomas Rakotomamonjy, Franck Ruffier, Antoine HP Morice
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims at investigating helicopter pilots’ strategies to achieve ship deck landing. Background: Helicopter maritime operations are challenging, especially when it comes to landing on the moving decks of small ships, such as frigates, which can lead to dramatic accidents. Method: Expert pilots were requested to fly the full ship landing maneuver from approach to touchdown
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A Systematic Review of Stimulant Use in Civilian and Military Aviation The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 Alex M. Ehlert, Patrick B. Wilson
ABSTRACT Objective: To synthesize the observational data on stimulant use in civilian and military aviation. Background: Pilot fatigue is a major safety concern and effective countermeasures are crucial for sustaining flight performance. Stimulants are not recommended for routine use but can help sustain alertness and flight performance when the risk of fatigue is high. However, they may also elicit
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Understanding Fatigue within a Collegiate Aviation Program The International Journal of Aerospace Psychology (IF 0.613) Pub Date : 2021-01-22 Flavio A. C. Mendonca, Julius Keller, Erik Levin, Aaron Teo
ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was fivefold: to investigate the symptoms that would prompt collegiate aviation pilots perceive they are fatigued; to investigate the time of the day they are most fatigued; to investigate their academic and personal schedules; to investigate the methods collegiate aviation pilots utilize to ensure they are fit to fly; and to investigate whether they have