Updating Pilot Personality Research in 2025

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AviationPsychLab

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Hello, I'm new to the forum, which was recommended by a fellow aviation family. I'm an aviation psychologist and an aviation spouse.
(Admin, please advise if this post is not allowed on this forum, or if there is another location for this topic).
I'm working on a new Human Factors / Aviation Psychology textbook chapter, updating classic research on pilot personality traits.
As of today, I have 334 military and commercial pilots who have taken a 5-minute study measuring military and commercial pilots' personality traits and communication styles. I'm seeking a broader sample.
The study has been approved by the University of Maine IRB, is anonymous, and includes no questions about mental health.
The questions are about personality, social and workplace beliefs, demographics (location, training, age, etc.).
I'd greatly appreciate any additional participants.
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Pilot Personality Traits and Social Beliefs
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For any questions, my email: karol.maybury@maine.edu.
Thank you in advance and fly safe!
 
Hello, I'm new to the forum, which was recommended by a fellow aviation family.
I'm an aviation psychologist and an aviation spouse.
(Admin, please advise if this inquiry is not allowed on this forum, or if there is another location for this topic).

My U Maine lab is conducting two large scale flight deck communication studies this year, including this study: "Imagine you're the FO: How would you respond?" exploring how Part 141 and Part 61 students might respond to a hypothetical flight as a new FO at a regional airline.
The scenario is taken from actual events.

1) We're seeking students who have completed their PPL, and are enrolled, or have completed, their first Commercial Course.
2) After answering 3 situational (flight decision) questions, there are a follow up questions about personality, social and workplace beliefs, demographics (location, training, age, etc.). It takes about 5 minutes, is anonymous, and includes no questions about mental health.
3) The study's findings, with no identifying information of any participant, will be presented at an Aviation Conference in the coming academic year.
We will also post a follow-up summary of our findings on this forum subthread of JetCareers.
Thank you in advance for considering the study, or suggestions for reaching other participants.
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The link is here: Imagine YOU are the FO: How would you respond?
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The study was reviewed and approved by the University of Maine IRB.
If you have further questions, my contact is: karol.maybury@maine.edu.
Thank you in advance and fly safe!
 
That’s an interesting question bank, which makes me wonder where you are headed with this. Good luck with your project!
 
It is an interesting question bank.

I do believe some of the questions present significant bias and influence the answers, making it a flawed question bank. $0.02
 
I’m curious about something.

What is the research value in asking a question of a student - who has zero 121 training - that would require some contextual knowledge of 121 training?

Asking in good faith. I’m legit curious.
 
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