Meta-Analysis of Pilot Selection Tests: Success and Performance in Pilot Training

摘要

The purpose of this study was to determine if the characteristics measured by theAir Force Officer Qualifying Test Pilot Composite and Navy/Marine Flight Aptitude Rating were significantly correlated to the successful completion of flight training. Meta-analysis was used to: calculate the mean weighted average correlation, and correct for sampling error, error of measurement, restriction of range, and dichotomization. Over 200 studies were considered for the meta-analysis. The results indicate that both the uncorrected and fully corrected weighted mean correlations for a group of nine Air Force studies were statistically significant (p < .0001). The partially corrected (sampling error and dichotomization) correlation for a group of eight Navy studies was also statistically significant (p < .03), while the uncorrected weighted mean correlation was not significant (p > .05). There was no significant difference between the magnitude of the correlations (corrected and uncorrected) between the Navy and Air Force groups. The findings of this research indicate that both the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test Pilot Composite and Navy/Marine Flight Aptitude Rating are useful in selecting those candidates who are more likely to complete pilot training.