Overview

Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting introduces the reader to the real-life experiences of aviators who fly in remote settings such as Alaska in the United States. It covers the challenges related to limited aviation infrastructure and support that affect human factors like aeronautical decision-making and its impact on aviation safety. Through a unique blend of meticulous case study analysis and semi-structured interviews with Alaskan pilots, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the proverbial challenges of flying in Alaska. It uncovers the human factors elements specific to this environment, shedding light on the factors that influence a pilot’s decision-making, which may contribute to the high rate of accidents in Alaska and other remote regions. The content is supported by historical and socioeconomic perspectives on remote-setting aviation operations. Global perspectives are discussed with narratives from one author’s experiences flying to remote airstrips in Africa. The book concludes with practical recommendations to improve decision-making and aviation safety in these remote settings, making it a must-read for aviation professionals. This insightful research is not just for academic consumption. It is a practical guide for aviation professionals, including pilots, dispatch teams, air traffic controllers, and aviation support personnel. It offers valuable insights into the human factors involved in flying in Alaska, which can be directly applied in other aviation resource-constrained geographical regions, making it an indispensable resource for those in the field.

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Author:   Dana Atkins ,  Daniel Kwasi Adjekum
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.371kg
ISBN:  

9781032674742

ISBN 10:   1032674741
Pages:   108
Publication Date:   19 September 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: AVIATION OPERATIONS IN REMOTE SETTINGS What are Remote Settings? Transportation in Remote Settings Remote Aviation Operations (Bush Flying) Geography of the Bush Aircraft Pilot Group/Experience Airports/Infrastructure Regulatory Challenges CHAPTER 2: REMOTE SETTING OPERATIONAL FACTORS AND SAFETY IMPLICATIONS Fly Alaska: Historical Perspectives and Operations Safety Historical Perspectives Operations Safety Organizational, Psychosocial, and Cultural Factors that Influence Operational Safety Aviation Safety Management Initiatives—Effectiveness and Limitations CHAPTER 3: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES OF HUMAN FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE AERONAUTICAL DECISION-MAKING IN REMOTE OPERATIONAL SETTINGS Hazardous Attitudes and Pilot Personality Anti-authority Invulnerability Macho Impulsiveness Resignation Impact of Ego and Other Attitudinal Factors on Pilot Decision-Making in the Flight Deck Goal Seduction, Plan Continuation Errors, and Pilot Decision-Making Plan Continuation Errors Foot-in-the-door Persuasion Social Theories Related to Operator Decision-Making Social Identity Theory, Collective Self-efficacy, and Aviation Group Behaviors CHAPTER 4: CASE STUDIES ON ALASKAN AVIATION OPERATIONAL SETTINGS Introduction to Alaska Case Studies The Endemic of Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) CFIT Case Study: Togiak Analysis Organizational Culture and Accident Causation Promech Air: Ketchikan Analysis The Production and Protection Conundrum (External Pressures) Ketchikan Mid-Air Analysis CHAPTER 5: RESEARCHING PILOT DECISION-MAKING IN ALASKAN OPERATIONAL SETTINGS (QUALITATIVE METHODOLOGY) Interviewing The Ethical Dilemma Qualitative Data Analysis Codes and Themes CHAPTER 6: HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL FACTORS INFLUENCING AERONAUTICAL DECISION-MAKING IN REMOTE OPERATIONAL SETTINGS: REAL-TIME PERSPECTIVES Pilot Relationships Pilot Attitudes Skill Enhancement Infrastructure Limitations Organizational Factors Regulatory Oversight CHAPTER 7: PUSH THE THROTTLE, LET’S FLY SAFELY IN ALASKA’S REMOTE SETTINGS: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUDING PERSPECTIVES Enhancing Aeronautical Decision-Making in Alaskan Aviation Operations Using Insider Perspectives What is Next for Aviation in Alaska? Global Implications and International Perspectives Concluding Remarks CHAPTER REFERENCES Index

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Dana Atkins started her career flying medevac operations to remote locations across Alaska. She has flown for numerous operators in Alaska and previously flew the Boeing 767 domestically and abroad. She currently flies the Boeing 737 for a Legacy Airline in the United States. Dana holds a Master of Science (MS) in Aviation from the University of North Dakota. Her main research interests are the human factors of bush and backcountry flying in remote settings. Daniel Kwasi Adjekum is an assistant professor in the Department of Aviation, University of North Dakota, teaching courses in crew resource management, safety management systems, and human factors. He has over 24 years of experience as a former Ghana Air Force aircraft commander and aviation safety consultant. He has experience flying the BN-2T islanders and the Fokker F-27 into remote airstrips in Africa and previously flew the Boeing 737 aircraft for an international airline. Kwasi holds a Ph.D. in aerospace sciences. He is a globally recognized subject matter expert in aviation safety and a sought-after resource for global news media on aviation safety issues. He is also an International Air Transport Association (IATA) certified Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation and control expert.

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