The Pilot Proficiency Audit of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Adding to the Air Carrier Safety Toolbox

<p>The correlation between air carrier pilot performance and age, total flight time, total airline flight time, and time in current position has not been fully documented. This study observed 62 F/Os in line operations and graded 74 knowledge, skills, and abilities performance variables, utilizing a five-point Likert scale. Knowledge items scored slightly below the referent, with no improvement over time; skills improved with both flight time and years of service; and abilities decline markedly across all independent variables. Changes to pilot training syllabi and techniques, as well as hiring practices, may be indicated. Integrating Pilot Proficiency Audit data into existing LOSA, AQP, ASAP, and FOQA programs can provide a more robust air carrier safety program.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Aeronautical Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Open Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Aeronautical Science

Year

2002

Author dc:creator

• Walters, James M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Thomas R. Weitzel
• Donald B. Hunt
• Marvin L. Smith

• pilots
• proficiency
• safety toolbox
• Aviation
• Management and Operations

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/309

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.erau.edu:db-theses-1300