Navigating the skies: The vital role of assessments in aviation hiring
In the world of aviation, the margin for error is minimal, and the importance of selecting the right personnel is extremely important. Aviation roles are inherently stressful, and pilots and air traffic controllers must make quick decisions under pressure, manage complex information, and maintain composure in emergency situations. Traditional hiring methods normally focus on technical skills and experience but may not be able to capture or determine a candidate’s ability to handle stress. This makes the hiring process for these high stress/high-stakes roles vitally important. One of the most effective ways to ensure the right candidates are hired for the job is to use personality and mental health assessments that are designed to support the decision process for these specific job roles.
In 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established the Pilot Fitness Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to assess pilot mental health following the Germanwings 9525 incident, where the co-pilot deliberately crashed the plane after concealing a long history of mental health issues from his employer. In response to this and other recent mental health incidents, prominent airlines are now utilizing personality and mental health assessments during the hiring process. Here’s why these assessments are indispensable in the aviation industry:
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