Emotions-Based Training: Enhancing Aviation Performance Through Self-Awareness and Mental Preparation, Coping with Stress and Emotions

Frederic Beltran

2024

Abstract

Commercial aviation has achieved remarkable levels of reliability, evidenced by the exceptionally safe year recorded in 2023. However, the rarity of incidents means that unexpected events can have significant consequences for crew capacities and competencies. Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and Crew Resource Management (CRM) programs have long been instrumental in fostering effective teamwork and technical proficiency among flight crews. However, an emerging area of focus within aviation training pertains to the psychological aspects of pilot performance, particularly in managing stress, resilience and enhancing self-awareness. High-level sports have developed a range of mental preparation and sports psychology tools to equip athletes to manage unforeseen situations and adapt accordingly. Pilots, akin to high-level athletes, must perform under pressure, adapt to the unexpected, and maintain cognitive and analytical capabilities. These tools are equally applicable to pilots facing unconventional scenarios. Drawing inspiration from the field of sports psychology, this article explores how mental conditioning techniques can be integrated into Competencies frameworks to optimize pilot training methodologies.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Beltran F. (2024). Emotions-Based Training: Enhancing Aviation Performance Through Self-Awareness and Mental Preparation, Coping with Stress and Emotions. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Cognitive Aircraft Systems - Volume 1: ICCAS; ISBN 978-989-758-724-5, SciTePress, pages 21-28. DOI: 10.5220/0012924000004562

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iccas24,
author={Frederic Beltran},
title={Emotions-Based Training: Enhancing Aviation Performance Through Self-Awareness and Mental Preparation, Coping with Stress and Emotions},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Cognitive Aircraft Systems - Volume 1: ICCAS},
year={2024},
pages={21-28},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012924000004562},
isbn={978-989-758-724-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Cognitive Aircraft Systems - Volume 1: ICCAS
TI - Emotions-Based Training: Enhancing Aviation Performance Through Self-Awareness and Mental Preparation, Coping with Stress and Emotions
SN - 978-989-758-724-5
AU - Beltran F.
PY - 2024
SP - 21
EP - 28
DO - 10.5220/0012924000004562
PB - SciTePress