Lifting aviation
professionals to the next level.
The human behind the flight deck — psychological assessment, Human Factors support, and well-being care for pilots and crew, flight schools, and airlines.
Modern aviation demands more
than technical skill.
Today, airlines and flight schools recognise that communication, stress tolerance, decision-making, situational awareness, and personality fit are just as critical as flying ability.
These competencies are no longer optional — they are formally assessed:
- during entry into flight school
- throughout flight school / university training (including KSA100)
- during airline training and line progression
- in airline selection processes, simulator evaluations, and upgrade pathways
Under EASA Regulation (EU) 2021/1963, every pilot must complete a psychological assessment before beginning line flying. These safety standards have since been recognised and implemented across aviation regions worldwide.
Human Factors and psychological safety are now essential across all roles — from cadets and flight crew to cabin crew, maintenance, and operations.
How MyWingman supports
aviation training and selection.
MyWingman provides aviation psychology services for pilots, flight schools, and airlines. All products reflect operational realities, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based Human Factors practice.
For pilots and cadets — book online
Flight school entry assessment
For aspiring student pilots. Online psychometric battery (ADAPT) + 20-min interview with Aleksandra. EASA-recognised report and completion certificate suitable for flight-school admission.
What's included
- FAST (Flight Aptitude Screening Test) — multitasking, attention, information processing
- Cognitive Reasoning Assessment — general mental agility
- CRM Assessment — Crew Resource Management scenarios
- ADAPT Personality Questionnaire — aviation-relevant traits
- 20-min online interview with Aleksandra Kapela (EAAP-accredited)
- Detailed performance report with development recommendations
- Completion certificate — suitable for flight-school admission
- Industry battery used by major European airlines for selection
- Process: tests over 1–2 days at your own pace, interview booked separately
Pilot psychological assessment
For licence-holding pilots changing operators. EASA.CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) compliant — ADAPT battery + 20-min consultation with EAAP-accredited psychologist. Report and certificate accepted by airlines for First Officer and Captain selection.
What's included
- FAST — Flight Aptitude Screening Test
- Cognitive Reasoning Assessment
- CRM Assessment — non-technical competencies aligned with CRM principles
- ADAPT Personality Questionnaire
- 20-min consultation with EAAP-accredited aviation psychologist
- Comprehensive psychological evaluation report + individualised feedback
- Official assessment certificate — issued per AMC.CAT.GEN.MPA.175 requirements
- Accepted by airlines and operators for First Officer and Captain selection
- Typical completion: a few business days from start to certificate
For flight schools and airlines — bespoke
Pilot assessments (bulk)
Aptitude, CRM, personality, and psychological evaluations using industry-recognised aviation tools and reporting — at scale, for selection and operator-recurrent checks.
Request quote →How it works
- Same evidence-based battery as the individual assessment, scaled for cohorts
- Bulk pricing — volume discounts for selection campaigns + recurrent operator checks
- Consolidated reporting per cohort for HR / training-management dashboards
- Optional API / file-drop integration for fleet-wide assessment data
- Compliant with EASA.CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) for operator-recurrent checks
KSA100 support
Implementation assistance, instructor training, behavioural indicators, and structured assessment methods for ATPL programmes — designed by a certified aviation psychologist.
Request quote →What we deliver
- Implementation consultancy — design or audit your KSA100 programme to meet EASA + CAA requirements
- Instructor training — Head of Training + ATPL instructors get hands-on assessor skills
- Behavioural indicators — observable behaviour markers, not online quizzes
- Structured assessment methods — in-person observations, group exercises, individual evaluations
- Designed by certified aviation psychologist — not an off-the-shelf tickbox
- Ongoing audit — review cycles to refine programme over time
CBTA programme development
Creation or enhancement of CBTA-aligned training and assessment frameworks, including behavioural markers and competency mapping.
Request quote →Engagement model
- CBTA framework design — competency-based training architecture from scratch
- Behavioural marker mapping across all required competencies
- Integration with existing training — your simulator + classroom + line-training tied to the framework
- Modern Human Factors principles embedded in assessment design
- Workshops for instructors + line-training captains
- Documentation — programme manual aligned with regulatory expectations
Workshops & training
Sessions for leaders, instructors, and pilots covering Human Factors, non-technical skills, competencies, well-being, and generational differences.
Request quote →Topics + formats
Topics:
- Human Factors fundamentals + accident analysis
- Non-technical skills (NOTECHS) and behavioural competencies
- Generational differences in the cockpit
- Well-being, stress management, fatigue, resilience
- Pilot selection + assessment best practice
- Aviation psychology applied to safety and performance
Formats: on-site, online, hybrid · 2-hour talks, half-day workshops, multi-day programmes · for individual airlines/schools or industry conferences.
At every stage of training, assessment, and operational performance, MyWingman brings aviation-specific psychological expertise, regulatory understanding, and a human-centred approach to help aviation organisations and future pilots succeed.
Aleksandra Kapela
I am an independent aviation psychologist with over a decade of experience in pilot assessment, human factors, and psychological well-being, supporting both individuals and organisations across the global aviation industry.
I've worked with flight schools, private operators, and airlines across Europe and internationally — helping shape safer, smarter ways to select, train, and support aviation professionals.
Beyond assessments, I care deeply about well-being in aviation — offering support to help companies and aviation personnel manage stress, build resilience, and maintain mental health in a demanding, high-responsibility environment.
I'm also a lecturer and speaker at international aviation conferences and a passionate advocate for integrating psychology into flight operations, training, and leadership. I contribute to industry knowledge by developing educational content, publishing articles, and writing on how human behaviour shapes aviation safety and performance.
I'm the author of a Human Factors book (CRC Press · Taylor & Francis, 2026) and write regularly on the MyWingman blog.
Three starting points —
depending on where you are.
Aspiring pilot
If you want to join a flight school to become a professional pilot and be successful in your future pilot career. From individual suitability assessments, training and non-technical competencies guidance to online flight school entry assessments.
See our offers →Qualified pilot
If you are a qualified pilot and need a professional psychological assessment to be able to start or change your job, meeting industry standards (EASA.CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) compliant), or need well-being support or career guidance.
See our offers →Flight school · airline · operator
If you want to improve your selection procedures, implement or refine KSA100 assessments, run psychometric evaluations, deliver engaging workshops, or ensure compliance with current regulations and the CBTA framework.
See our offers →Tell me what you're looking for.
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