Objective Versus Subjective Military Pilot Selection Methods in the United States of America.

摘要

In the U.S. Air Force, pilots are chosen through varying processes. Although these pilot selection methods share similarities, Air National Guard (ANG) has a more subjective selection process than active duty (AD). To compare, 1,801 ANG and 11,616 AD pilot applicants were administered a computer-based intelligence test, the Multidimensional Aptitude Battery-II , and a personality measure, the NEO Personality Inventory-Revised. Both groups shared similar personality traits characterized by emotional stability, extraversion, and high work ethic. Intelligence scores were near the superior range for ANG and AD pilots. Although chosen by diverse methods, both ANG and AD pilots shared similar cognitive and personality characteristics.