Assessment methods for pilot proficiency considering quality indicators of flight technique

Abstract

The aim of the study is to reduce workload and exclude subjectivity in assessing the level of flight crew’s proficiency. Assessment is based on the quality of flight technique while performing exercises specified by flight training programs and with consideration of pauses in flights for a given exercise. Automation of flight schedule and flight technique quality assessment processes allows to exclude errors in flight training planning and reliably assess the quality of flight task execution. Automation also enables the creation of predictive models to optimize flight training and, consequently to enhance flight safety and to prevent sending an untrained pilot on the next flight. This article presents an analysis of the subject area, the concept of its further development and the results of the developed software modules’ implementation for pilot proficiency assessment. Practice proved that the complexes objectively and reliably identify pilots who need additional training or check flights, as well as simulator training. The proposed solutions can be implemented as separate software modules for ground-based flight data processing devices and put into practice.