[Scientific-theoretical problems in the rationale for the system of sociopsychological selection of flight crews]. / Nauchno-teoreticheskie problemy obosnovaniia sistemy sotsial'no-psikhologicheskogo otbora letnogo sostava.

A large number of flight accidents and catastrophes associated with the human factor, high nervous and psychic tension when being on duty, increasing trend towards a greater incidence of psychogenic diseases responsible for pilots to be grounded make it necessary to develop a system of primary psychoprophylaxis of the flying personnel and to help them with various social, psychohygienic and psychoprophylactic measures. This paper presents basic psychoprophylactic measures of medical expertise, professional training and psychological selection. Proper development of these measures will contribute to flight safety and pilot longevity.