Application of a Skill Taxonomy in Aviation

Published 2020-03-04 From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 3 authors

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Abstract

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The objective of this project was to develop a preliminary taxonomy for defining the construct ‘skill,’ drawing from the various definitions described in the extant literature. Three separate cognitive task analyses (CTA) were conducted utilizing interviews and observations with subject matter experts within the context of (1) a virtual reality part task trainer for airborne refueling, (2) skills required by pilots in commercial aviation, and (3) aviation maintenance skills for unmanned aircraft systems. The findings from the CTAs were applied to refine the preliminary taxonomy.

Authors

Aguiar, Marisa D., M.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Cuevas, Haydee M., Ph.D. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Piccone, Christopher, M.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

skill taxonomy
cognitive task analysis
virtual reality
commercial aviation
aviation maintenance
Human Factors Psychology

Citation: Aguiar, Marisa D., M.S., Cuevas, Haydee M., Ph.D., Piccone, Christopher, M.S. (2020). Application of a Skill Taxonomy in Aviation. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons ID oai:commons.erau.edu:ntas-1355. https://commons.erau.edu/ntas/2020/presentations/73 ↗