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Selecting pilots with crew resource management skills
J W Hedge1, K T Bruskiewicz, W C Borman
1Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, Inc., Minneapolis, USA. jerryh@pdi-corp.com
The International Journal of Aviation Psychology
|January 5, 2002
Summary
This study developed a crew resource management (CRM) skills test for Air Force pilots. The test effectively predicted CRM performance, highlighting its value for pilot selection and training.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Psychology
- Human Factors Engineering
- Pilot Selection and Training
Background:
- Traditional pilot selection prioritized individual flying skills.
- Growing recognition of crew collaboration's importance in aviation success.
- Need for objective measures of crew resource management (CRM) skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a CRM skills test for Air Force transport pilots.
- To assess the relationship between CRM test performance and actual flight crew performance.
- To inform improvements in pilot selection and training protocols.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel CRM skills assessment tool.
- Validation using behavior-based ratings of aircraft commander CRM performance.
- Statistical analysis to determine the significance of the relationship.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between the CRM skills test scores and commander performance ratings.
- The developed CRM test demonstrated predictive validity for crew performance.
- Evidence supports the test's utility in identifying pilots with strong CRM capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The CRM skills test is a valuable tool for Air Force pilot selection.
- Findings support the integration of CRM assessment into training programs.
- Enhanced CRM skills contribute to overall flight mission success.