Date of Defense
12-4-2023
Date of Graduation
12-2023
Department
Aviation
First Advisor
James Whittles
Second Advisor
William Rantz
Abstract
The thesis covers automation complacency in the aviation industry. The purpose being to provide a foundation of complacency-related accidents to support or dismiss the Federal Aviation Administration’s claim to automation-induced inattention. Complacency factors are outlined in a multitude of fields, creating a background for aviation discussion. To outline the parameters of literature review, behaviors associated with complacency are addressed. Next, a compilation of accident reports is examined and categorized. Specific, impactful accidents relating to complacency are detailed and explained. Summarily, three solutions to human-driven complacency are proposed, evaluated, and analyzed. Including the following: proficiency advancement, technology improvement, and change in automation. Finally, a detailed conclusion is presented to summarize the thesis.
Recommended Citation
Burton, Aurora, "The Influence of Aviation Technology on Human Complacency" (2023). Honors Theses. 3755.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/3755
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access