Applying and Evaluating a Taxonomy of Resilient Performance Among Certified Flight Instructors

Abstract

Human error in aviation has been well studied, but the contribution of human performance to system resilience in aviation has not been as well explored. Resilient performance is the ability of a system to make accommodations before, during, and after a disturbance to ensure continued system functioning. Resilient performance is enabled by the ability to anticipate, monitor, learn, and respond. Certified flight instructors will be interviewed using the critical incident debrief method. Interviews will be transcribed and analyzed to explore resilient behavior and evaluate whether the taxonomy of success developed in commercial airline operations is applicable to the flight instruction setting. This study will help identify behaviors which contribute to system resilience. Understanding these behaviors can help improve instructor training.

Authors

• Kiernan, Kristine M., Ph.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Cross, David S., Ph.D., Ed.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Scharf, Mark, Ph.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• resilience
• aviation safety
• aviation training
• HFACS
• CRM
• TEM
• Aviation
• Aviation Safety and Security
• Management and Operations