Introduction to

Aviation Psychology
Aviation Psychology & Human Factors

Facilitator : Wg Cdr Amjad Ali Toor

(PhD Associate)
Avn Psy/ Clinical Psy
 What is Aviation Psychology?
 A branch of Psychology that studies/ preempts
and investigates the psychological stressors/
problems encountered by the aviation staff
mainly: Pilots, Engineers, Cabin Crew and ATC

 A discipline that focuses on behaviors, actions,

cognitive functioning and emotional processes of
humans in the complex environment of aviation
systems
 History of Aviation Psychology
 World War I, the number of pilots needed
increased dramatically, and the initial
exploratory research into human abilities and
traits that predict success in aviation began.

 World War II, the military selection program

known as the “Pensacola Project” was
initiated, ushering in a new era in aviation
psychology
 History of Aviation Psychology
 With time, Aviation Psychology evolved and
intervened in different areas of Aviation, both
in military and commercial set-ups.

 Psychologists were allowed in other areas than

selection and/ or recruitment.
 Contributions of Psychology in
Aviation
 Profiling pilots and assessing their suitability in
aviation.

 Assessing and studying the working conditions

and their consequences on performance and
safety in aviation

 Preempting possible challenges that might

jeopardize operational safety both in air &
ground
 Contributions of Psychology in
Aviation
 Creating awareness whenever possible on the
areas of concerns

 Providing a non-judgmental psychological

support to staff and their family whenever
needed
Relationship between Psychology
and Aviation Safety

Psychology Aviation Safety

Science of Applied science
Mind & of
people in many
Behavior areas
of aviation
industry
- Creating a culture
of
aviation safety

- Increased aviation
safety
 Areas of Professional
Involvement in Armed Forces
How Does Aviation Psychology
Work?
Areas of Human Interaction
 Human Performance/ Limitations
 Communication

 Decision-Making

 Teamwork

 Situational Awareness

 Leadership & Followership

 Stress & Fatigue Management

 Ergonomics
05 Principles of Managing
Thank You
Question if any……………….