Aviation

Supporting the pre-employment assessment needs of the airline industry

Roles within the aviation industry require physical and mental stamina, as well as situation awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to perform in high-stress situations. Pearson has partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation hiring agencies to support them across a range of needs from personnel selection for high-risk, high-security positions, to direct delivery of psychological health and wellness assessments.

Government & public safety

Assessments & resources:

Assessments for personnel selection

  • Pilot
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Flight Attendant
  • Flight Instructor
  • Other Security & Safety Sensitive Roles

Resources for aviation roles

Support employees within the aviation industry with assessments and tools related to psychological health, well-being, rehabilitation, and operational stress.

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Popular products for aviation

MMPI-3

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®, Third Edition is the leading measure for personnel selection, providing an empirically validated, psychometrically up-to-date standard of psychological assessment.

MPQ

The Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire® is a broadband measure of normal-range personality traits.

The Beck Scales

The Beck® Scales for depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and suicide are used to recognize, predict, and intervene for affective distress and suicide risk.

QOLI

The Quality of Life Inventory® is a psychological assessment of well-being and satisfaction with life that is ideal for assessing precursors and/or risk of compromised “wellness.”

Aviation resources

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Navigating the skies: The vital role of assessments in aviation hiring

In aviation, where the margin for error is minimal, selecting the right personnel is crucial. Traditional hiring methods often emphasize technical skills but may overlook a candidate's ability to handle stress. Discover the significant benefits of incorporating personality and mental health assessments into the hiring process.

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