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Aircrew selection systems.

J E Kantor1, T R Carretta

  • 1Air Force Human Resources Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
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This study developed computerized tests to predict pilot training success. Key psychomotor and cognitive skills accurately identified candidates likely to complete training and succeed in fighter assignments.

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Area of Science:

  • Aviation Psychology
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Pilot training attrition is a significant concern.
  • Identifying suitable candidates pre-training is crucial for reducing costs and improving outcomes.
  • Existing selection methods may not fully capture the cognitive and psychomotor demands of modern aviation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a computerized test battery for pilot candidate selection.
  • To identify specific psychomotor and cognitive predictors of successful pilot training and fighter assignment.
  • To assess the practical utility of a new selection system in reducing training attrition.

Main Methods:

  • A battery of 15 computerized psychomotor and cognitive tests was administered to 1,622 Air Force pilot candidates.

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  • Test scores were statistically regressed against multiple measures of flying performance.
  • An experimental pilot selection system was implemented based on significant predictors.

    • Main Results:

    • Two psychomotor tests, perceptual speed, decision-making speed, and memory function emerged as significant predictors of flying performance.
    • The experimental selection system demonstrated substantial practical value in reducing pilot training attrition.
    • The validated test battery effectively identified candidates at risk of failing training or not being recommended for fighter roles.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized psychomotor and cognitive assessments can effectively predict pilot training success.
    • The developed test battery offers a valuable tool for optimizing Air Force pilot selection.
    • Further research into computerized test development holds promise for enhancing aviation training and performance.