Date of Award
Spring 2002
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Human Factors & Systems
Department
Human Factors and Systems
Committee Chair
Christina M. Frederick
Committee Member
Dennis A. Vincenzi
Committee Member
Nancy Parker
Abstract
This study investigated the relationship between gender and competence as perceived by pilots. Scenarios were utilized that depicted an airline captain successfully landing an airplane amidst adverse conditions. Scenarios varied only by the gender of the Captain: male, female, or unspecified by variance of pilot name. Perceived effectiveness, competence, avoidance, blame, and attribution as depicted by the Captain's performance in the scenario were assessed by 30 male and 30 female certified flight instructors. Results showed that female flight instructors' ratings of avoidance ability and attribution for success differed from male flight instructors. Attribution for blame differences between scenario conditions was also found. No significant gender or scenario differences occurred for ratings of effectiveness or competence.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Paulsen, Marianne, "Perception of Competence in Male and Female Pilots: Between Group Differences" (2002). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 163.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/163
