What personality type do pilots have?

The basic pilot personality profile is of an emotionally stable individual who is low in anxiety, vulnerability, angry hostility, impulsiveness, and depression. This person also tends be very conscientious; being high in deliberation, achievement-striving, competence, and dutifulness.



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While there are many extroverted pilots, there are even more that are introverted. Most are very enthusiastic about talking about their passion. But, that does not mean they are necessarily extroverts. What pilots have in common are their intellect and a mission oriented personality.

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Being a pilot is a high-stress job in which anything can happen. Results from the 2023 study revealed that 72% of military pilots admit to participating in health care avoidance behavior over a fear of losing their wings.

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Pilots go through a very rigorous training process, followed by years of personal and career development. Most airline pilots are very regimented and have a high level of self confidence due to the fact that they have worked diligently to develop a high standard of performance that the job requires.

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The FAA has identified 5 Hazardous Attitudes that afflict pilots: macho, impulsivity, resignation, invulnerability, and anti-authority.

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Pilots are trained to manage emergencies and maintain calmness in high-stress situations. They do this by following a specific set of procedures, which are designed to keep the aircraft safe and the passengers calm.

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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130 to 144: Moderately gifted. 145 to 159: Highly gifted. 160 to 179: Exceptionally gifted. 180 and up: Profoundly gifted.

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