Does anyone know of any literature, research, or training on individual
pilot responses to system pressures to "press-on". Individual pilots
appear to respond quite differently to the "operational inertia" to keep
the system moving.
The captain that I just finished a rotation with today was one of the best
I have ever seen for not letting system pressures (gate agents, passengers,
management emphasis for cost cutting or on time performance, etc.)
adversely influence his operational decisions. It is very uncomfortable
to fly with the other brand of pilot who continually allows "can do"
influences alter the normal pace and flow of crew activities. There are
definitely some pilots who, more than other pilots, are predisposed to
allow "system pressures" drive their behavior.
Aviation professionals are generally "can-do" people operating in a
"can-do" system. "Can do" appears to be one of our greatest attributes
while being one of our greatest weaknesses.
Your thoughts or references on this topic are appreciated.
Vince Mancuso