Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7435509 | Journal of Air Transport Management | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
It has been assumed that the greater the number of flying hours, the better the pilot is at solving problems. The studies suggest, however, that this issue is more complex. What is important is not only a pilot's experience but also their personality traits such as temperament, aggression, and risk-taking tendencies, which all influence how the pilot reacts under stress. After examining 112 pilots of passenger planes, we found that individuals characterized by a high need for stimulation seek situations, consciously or not, of excessive or unnecessary risk to achieve the right level of stimulation. In terms of their psychological characteristics, the study also revealed that some pilots are less predisposed to be airline pilots.
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Authors
Ryszard Makarowski, Piotr Makarowski, Tomasz Smolicz, MieczysÅaw Plopa,