The concept of "good judgement" in aviation has a long history and is closely tied to the development of understanding the importance of human factors in ensuring flight safety. Good judgement refers to the ability of a pilot or crew member to make reasoned decisions based on available information, analysis of all existing sources, and situation assessment.
Until the 1970s, the main focus in aviation was on technical aspects and procedures. However, after a series of aviation disasters caused by crew errors and ineffective interaction between team members, it became evident that the human factor plays a crucial role in flight safety.
In 1979, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) held a conference where a number of problems related to the human factor were identified, and measures to solve them were proposed. This is how the concept of Crew Resource Management (CRM) emerged, aimed at improving communication, coordination, and decision-making in an aircraft crew.
Sound judgment became one of the key aspects of CRM. The importance of this aspect is due to the fact that making correct and timely decisions can significantly affect the safety and success of a flight. Good judgement includes such elements as situation awareness, effective communication, collective decision-making, stress management, and continuous learning.
Since then, CRM training has become a mandatory part of crew training in many countries, and good judgement has become one of the main criteria for evaluating the professionalism of pilots and other crew members.
