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Pilot Training Solutions to Enhance Resilient Performance

Pettersson, Christian LU (2022) FLYL01 20221
School of Aviation
Abstract
Over the years, flight safety has improved through reliable automated systems, but accidents
still occur where pilots are faced with unexpected technical malfunctions without previous
training. This thesis aimed to investigate possible ways to develop evidence-based training
further to prepare pilots for managing unexpected events by identifying resilient promoting
strategies applicable in daily flying. In addition, to what extent do airline pilots already
optimise recurrent training and line flying to develop resilience, and whether experience
affects. A multi-faceted approach was used, including a literature review and a quantitative
survey. The literature review investigated the concept of resilience engineering in aviation and
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Over the years, flight safety has improved through reliable automated systems, but accidents
still occur where pilots are faced with unexpected technical malfunctions without previous
training. This thesis aimed to investigate possible ways to develop evidence-based training
further to prepare pilots for managing unexpected events by identifying resilient promoting
strategies applicable in daily flying. In addition, to what extent do airline pilots already
optimise recurrent training and line flying to develop resilience, and whether experience
affects. A multi-faceted approach was used, including a literature review and a quantitative
survey. The literature review investigated the concept of resilience engineering in aviation and
resilient performance using e-books and different search engines. Findings were consistent
with previous theories about resilience, where expertise, judgment and mindfulness training
may help pilots enhance resilience outside the traditional simulator training. The online
questionnaire investigated pilots’ current resilience development, focusing on competence and
confidence. It was made available within a closed Facebook group and resulted in 60 responses.
It suggested that discussion about work experience was more preferred than hypothetical
problem-solving, and first officers were more willing to prepare and reflect on their
performance. In general, it takes time and commitment to develop resilience, although line
flying could be used as a complement combined with being unaware of the scenarios used in
the upcoming training session. (Less)
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author
Pettersson, Christian LU
supervisor
organization
course
FLYL01 20221
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
aviation, performance, resilience, socio-technical systems, stress, training, FLYL01
language
English
id
9104062
date added to LUP
2024-07-02 17:36:21
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2024-07-02 17:36:21
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  abstract     = {{Over the years, flight safety has improved through reliable automated systems, but accidents
still occur where pilots are faced with unexpected technical malfunctions without previous
training. This thesis aimed to investigate possible ways to develop evidence-based training
further to prepare pilots for managing unexpected events by identifying resilient promoting
strategies applicable in daily flying. In addition, to what extent do airline pilots already
optimise recurrent training and line flying to develop resilience, and whether experience
affects. A multi-faceted approach was used, including a literature review and a quantitative
survey. The literature review investigated the concept of resilience engineering in aviation and
resilient performance using e-books and different search engines. Findings were consistent
with previous theories about resilience, where expertise, judgment and mindfulness training
may help pilots enhance resilience outside the traditional simulator training. The online
questionnaire investigated pilots’ current resilience development, focusing on competence and
confidence. It was made available within a closed Facebook group and resulted in 60 responses.
It suggested that discussion about work experience was more preferred than hypothetical
problem-solving, and first officers were more willing to prepare and reflect on their
performance. In general, it takes time and commitment to develop resilience, although line
flying could be used as a complement combined with being unaware of the scenarios used in
the upcoming training session.}},
  author       = {{Pettersson, Christian}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Pilot Training Solutions to Enhance Resilient Performance}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}