In the future of aviation, operators will have to work with highly automated systems. This necessitates operators monitoring appropriately (OMA). A theoretical model for adequate monitoring behavior was developed and eye movement parameters were defined to identify OMA. The present eye-tracking study focused on differences in monitoring behavior between experts (experienced pilots and air traffic controllers) and job applicants. Results from 21 experts and 33 applicants are reported.
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