Studies in Aviation Psychology Open Doors to a Diverse Range of Careers

Rob Finfrock

Wednesday, February 04, 2015 at 11:59 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aviation psychology and human factors research is a critical, high-demand field focused on understanding human behavior and interaction within complex environments to enhance safety and efficiency.
Pioneered in aviation, its principles (e.g., Crew Resource Management) are highly transferable and essential for fostering a true safety culture across other high-consequence industries like medicine.
This field offers diverse career opportunities, including improving aerospace ergonomics, conducting accident investigations, and applying safety science in various sectors.

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One of the most challenging and rewarding educational fields available within the aviation industry concerns the study of aviation psychology and human factors research, with significant demand throughout a diverse range of careers for personnel in these fields.

“Aviation has really led the way in human factors research, but this work really applies to any high-consequence industry,” said Dr. Erin Bowen with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “For example, there are many lessons developed throughout the adoption of CRM [crew resource management] in aviation that may be applied to nursing teams within a medical environment.”