Excesso de confiança dos pilotos na automação da aviação comercial regular

Abstract

The lack of appropriate training for pilots in the use of cutting-edge avionics systems, such as the digital cockpit, can become a serious problem at various stages of the flight. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the following question: what were the consequences of the introduction of automated systems in commercial aircraft in relation to pilot performance and confidence? This article aimed to highlight the risks associated with pilots' excessive self-confidence regarding automation in scheduled commercial aviation. The research was conducted through a literature review covering a variety of sources, including academic articles, monographs, books and information from official websites, both national and international. The conclusion reached is that the operation of these advanced systems may seem simple at first glance, but understanding their operation and the messages they transmit to pilots is a challenge due to certain limitations. Therefore, when unable to access crucial information, the system can become ineffective, resulting in its deactivation and the need for pilots to return to manual control. In certain circumstances, this dependence on automation can cause pilots to become complacent, leading to a lack of awareness of how the aircraft works.