Crew Resource Management Evaluation for Pilots: A Modern Perspective

Abstract

Crew Resource Management (CRM) has been an integral part of aviation for decades. However, evaluation of CRM for pilots has always been a challenge. As such, an exploration of the literature was commenced to approach CRM evaluation from a modern perspective. Some teams promoted the integration of technology into the assessment process to better understand the behavioral markers currently being utilized. Others encouraged a larger revamp, by shifting towards a more holistic assessment based on advances in cognitive science. Both these approaches were discussed, and it is likely that a blend of both will be required to address this research problem. However, to ensure robustness and long-term sustainability of CRM evaluation, more research must be conducted from a cognitive science perspective, to inform which assessment frameworks are more effective and reliable.

Keywords: Crew Resource Management, Nontechnical Skills, Aviation, Cognition

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1005202