Aviation

Supporting the pre-employment assessment needs of the airline industry

Roles within the aviation industry require physical and mental stamina, as well as situation awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to perform in high-stress situations. Pearson supports a range of needs from personnel selection for high-risk, high-security positions, to direct delivery of psychological health and wellness assessments.

We provide aviation industry employees with assessments and tools related to psychological health, well-being, rehabilitation, and operational stress. Our assessments aid in the selection of pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, flight instructors, and other security-sensitive roles, supporting the development and success of individuals at all levels of supervision. Additionally, we offer tools for continuous support and resources.

Government & public safety

Popular products for aviation

MMPI-3

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory®, Third Edition is the leading measure for personnel selection, providing an empirically validated, psychometrically up-to-date standard of psychological assessment.

MPQ

The Multidimensional Personality Questionnaire® is a broadband measure of normal-range personality traits.

The Beck Scales

The Beck® Scales for depression, anxiety, hopelessness, and suicide are used to recognize, predict, and intervene for affective distress and suicide risk.

QOLI

The Quality of Life Inventory® is a psychological assessment of well-being and satisfaction with life that is ideal for assessing precursors and/or risk of compromised “wellness.”

Aviation resources

Trauma therapist working with a patient.

Elevating aviation safety: How psychological screening protects personnel and passengers

Flying has long been widely recognized as one of the safest modes of transportation, which is a testament to the aviation sector’s commitment to safety. Every time a passenger, cargo, or military aircraft safely touches down, it is due to the skill, training, technical expertise, and sharp decision-making capabilities of its pilot and crew. That’s why these factors are all carefully considered when evaluating candidates for aviation roles.

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