An Improved Methodology For Screening Military Pilot Applicants

Abstract

This thesis concentrates on the process of selecting men for military pilot training. Past, present, and possible future selection techniques &re explored and analyzed. The objective is to determine how the present selection method can be improved so that the number of elimination from pilot training, and consequently, the cost of military pilot training can be reduced. Four conclusions are evolved: (1) The written aptitude test should be retained. (2) Flight Instruction Program screening should be expanded to include applicants from the USAF Officer Training School and U.S. Navy Aviation Officer Candidate sources. (3) A modern apparatus test should be developed and included in selection testing to evaluate pilot potential. (3) A valid motivation test should be developed and implemented for inclusion in the battery of selection tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 1966
Accession Number
ADA362675

Entities

People

  • Dwight V. Wilson

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Aircrafts
  • Employment
  • Flight Training
  • Health Services
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Pilots
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilots
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Second World War
  • Students
  • Training
  • War Colleges

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  • Systems Analysis and Design