The Flying People podcast explores the skills seen as essential by aviation recruiters, but largely ignored in training. These so-called 'soft skills' often prove the hardest to define, let alone develop. They are not only essential for successful job interviews, but also the key to long, safe and happy careers. But they are far from well understood - it's one reason that aviators are struggling to find work despite a global pilot shortage. With expert guests, we break down the interpersonal ...
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Behaviour analysis in pilot recruitment and career choices
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1:01:18When did you start behaving like a pilot? In this episode, we uncover the importance of human behaviour in pilot selection, recruitment and career pathways, and how behaviour could be crucial to finding the right fit in an industry that offers almost limitless choices. Leah Fennema, a behavioural scientist who specialises in safety-critical industr…
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Neuroscience meets aviation: measuring pilot workload to improve training
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1:17:34Ever wondered how the human brain adapts to the high-pressure world of aviation? Join us in conversation with Evy Van Weelden, a PhD candidate at the University of Tilburg, discussing her pioneering research in the fields of neuroscience, cognitive science, and aviation. Evy's unique journey from neuropsychology to exploring brain-computer interfac…
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