Psychological assessments

Training in the psychological assessment of pilots and the implementation of a support programme for air operations personnel

Training designed to meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1042 of 23 July 2018, which requires commercial air transport operators (CATs) to incorporate psychological assessments into their recruitment processes and set up psychological support programmes for their flight crews.

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Training objectives

Be able to carry out psychological assessments and participate in the implementation of a support programme for the benefit of a Commercial Air Transport operator in accordance with EU regulation 2018/1042 of 23 July 2018.

Target audience

Psychologists (clinical and occupational) and psychiatrists who will carry out the psychological assessments and help set up the support programme for Commercial Air Transport operators.

Course duration

Total duration 18h, including :

  • Classroom-based: 14 hours (2 days) 
  • A320 simulator: 4 hours (practical scenarios)
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Teaching methods

  • Interactive discussions and specialist workshops
  • Carrying out simulated assessments
  • Analysis of job applications and personality questionnaires
  • Practice scenarios on an A320 simulator with qualified pilot personnel
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Learning methods

  • On-site :

    2.5 days (18h)

  • A320 simulator session:

    4h

Detailed programme

Day 1 - Morning (9.00am - 12.30pm)

Introduction to European AIR OPS regulations

  • CAT.GEN.MPA.175: Psychological assessment of pilots

  • CAT.GEN.MPA.215: Support programme

  • Regulatory objectives, obligations of the operator and healthcare staff

How an airline works and how it is organised

  • Internal structure of a commercial air transport operator

  • HR processes, operations, crisis management, security

Day 1 - Afternoon (13:30 - 17:00)

Operating environment for aircrew

  • Duties and constraints of pilots, cabin crew and maintenance staff

  • Psychological impact of specific work environments

Human factors and aviation professions

  • Study of typical profiles (pilots / cabin crew)

  • Pressure, stress, sleep, hierarchy, fatigue, responsibility

Day 2 - Morning (9.00am - 12.30pm)

Tools and principles for the psychological assessment of pilots

  • Analysis grids, tests, structured and semi-structured interviews

  • Case studies and interview simulations

Implementation of a support programme

  • Key stages: detection, guidance, support

  • Post-incident / long-term psychological follow-up

  • Confidentiality and ethics

Day 2 - Afternoon (13:30 - 17:00)

The psychologist's responsibilities in the aeronautical environment

  • Ethics, civil and criminal liability

  • Decision-making and report writing within a regulated framework

Practical scenarios for managing critical cases

  • Role-playing, group discussions

  • Sharing experience and best practice

A320 simulator session (4 hours) - Aix - Bordeaux breakdown

Real-life situation:

  • Observation and analysis of pilot behaviour in simulated flight

  • Debriefing with qualified instructors

Behavioural analysis :

  • Identifying weak signals, managing stress and the unexpected

  • Link between observations and psychological assessment

Our location on the Aix-Les Milles airfield

The school is located on the Aix-Les Milles airfield in the heart of Provence.

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