Aviation Psychologist

The requirements to be certified as an Aviation Psychologist by EAAP are:

• Official university degree (Masters) in psychology to be able to work independently as psychologist
• Membership of EAAP
• Three years (minimum 3000 working hours) experience in applying aviation psychology in one or more of the specialist areas in the civil or military environment.
• To be knowledgeable in the aviation technical field, documented by either:
• Being a technical professional (e.g. flight crew, cabin crew, ATC, engineer), or
• Having succeeded in a theoretical course examination (e.g. PPL), or
• Demonstrating to the Board a specific expertise in the technical aviation field by means of proof like: position(s) occupied / documented achievements and / or publications / official recommendations.
• A continuous professional occupation in the field must be documented.
• Having successfully completed two EAAP training courses on differing topics of aviation psychology. Note: EAAP can accept courses at other institutions as equivalents for EAAP training courses, where approved by the EAAP board.

The final decision lies with the Board.

After a period of five years the certified Aviation Psychologist will have to re-qualify. The requirements for re-qualification are:

• A continuous professional occupation in the field must be documented
• One EAAP training course must be attended within 5 years (The Board may accept expert accomplishments instead of credits given by specific EAAP courses or conferences)
• EAAP can accept courses at other institutions as equivalents for EAAP training courses, if approved by the EAAP board.

The registration fee for Aviation Psychologists is 136,00 EUR; the fee for re-registration is 40,00 EUR.

Download the application form for EAAP-certified Aviation Psychologist or for re-qualification as AP from the 'Downloads' page.