Each episode takes one observable behaviour from the core competencies and looks at what it really means on the flight deck: what good looks like, where it goes wrong, and how to develop it on ordinary sectors. They are short enough for a crew bus or a hotel gym, and every one links to an article that goes deeper.
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Leadership and Teamwork
Asks Relevant and Effective Questions, and Offers Suggestions
Demonstrates Empathy, Respect and Tolerance for Other People
Involves Others in Planning and Allocates Activities Fairly and Appropriately to Abilities
Uses Initiative, Gives Direction and Takes Responsibility When Required
Open and Honest
Communication
Listens Actively, Patiently and Demonstrates Understanding When Receiving Information
Conveys Messages and Information Clearly, Accurately and in a Timely Manner
Ensures Recipient Is Ready and Able to Receive Information
Creating an Atmosphere of Open Communication and Participation
Correctly Prioritises What, How and Who to Communicate With
Situational Awareness
Is Aware of the Aircraft Trajectory, Proximity to Terrain and the Operational Environment
Develops “What If” Scenarios and Plans for Contingencies
Anticipates Likely Threats and Events, Plans and Mitigates Appropriately
Awareness of the Aircraft State, Its Systems and Future Projection
Workload Management
Is Calm, Relaxed, Careful and Not Impulsive
Offers and Accepts Assistance, Delegates When Necessary, and Asks for Help When Appropriate
Reviews, Monitors and Cross-Checks Actions Conscientiously
Plans, Prioritises and Schedules
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Anticipates and Manages Risks Effectively
Makes Decisions When Needed, Reviews and Changes Them if Required
Identifies and Verifies Why Things Have Gone Wrong
Flight Path Management
Effectively Monitors Automation
Maintains the Desired Flight Path While Managing Other Tasks and Distractions
Controls the Aircraft Safely Using Only the Relationship Between Attitude, Speed and Thrust
Controls the Aircraft Using Automation, with Accuracy and Smoothness
Application of Knowledge and Procedures
Follows SOPs Unless a Higher Degree of Safety Dictates Otherwise
Knowledge of Limitations and Systems, and Their Interactions
All Competencies
The Core Competency Matrix Re-Imagined
About the Podcast
A Fresh Way to Use the Competencies
Introducing High Performance Pilot SHORTS
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