Date of Award
Fall 2005
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Human Factors & Systems
Department
Human Factors and Systems
Committee Chair
Elizabeth Blickensderfer, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Christina Frederick-Recascino, PhD
Committee Member
Don Hunt, MS
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between age and the perception of competence of pilots by the traveling public. Scenarios were utilized that depicted an airline captain successfully landing an airplane amidst adverse conditions. Scenarios varied only by the age of the Captain: Young, Old, or Unspecified Age and that the Young and Old scenarios included a photo of the captain. Perceived effectiveness, competence, avoidance, blame, and attribution as depicted by the Captain's performance in the scenario were assessed by 180 participants in three age groups (18-34, 35-55, and 56 <). Results showed that pilot age is a factor in perceived competence of pilots as well as participant age.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Stelmach, Laura M., "Perceived Competence of Aging Pilots" (2005). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 188.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/188
