Fundamentals of Aircrew Performance
This book takes the latest developments in psychology (learning, stress
management, coaching, personality, etc.), neuroscience (cognition,
memory, data-processing, etc.), and linguistics (cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT), neuro-linguistic programing (NLP), etc.) and shows how
they can be applied in a practical way to improve the performance of
aircrew. It complements the skills training and aviation medicine
training currently undertaken by aircrew to allow them to perform at
their best in the high-stress, data-rich environments of modern
aircraft.
'Airmanship' is a much-overused word in the aviation world: Part 1 of
this book will allow the reader to have a much clearer idea of what it
is, together with concrete and practical ways to improve 'cognitive
airmanship'. Each chapter includes sections to aid in the assessment and
instruction of these skills.
Part 2 of the book covers Aircrew Performance Coaching, detailing how
executive coaching techniques can be combined with sports psychology to
provide a unique and proven system applicable to aircrew.