Navy Officer Subspecialty · Aviation
1844 Aerospace Experimental Psychology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Aerospace experimental psychologists conduct controlled research on human behavior and performance in aviation environments. They examine workload, perception, decision making, and equipment design to improve flight operations and safety.
Core Skills
- experimental psychology
- aviation human factors
- cognitive performance testing
- experimental design
- usability testing
- pilot workload assessment
- statistical modeling
- simulation studies
- technical recommendations
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Usability Analyst
Career Growth
- Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP)
- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
- Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
- Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
- Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
- Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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