Title: Psychometric Assessment Specialist
Company Name: US-Bangla Airlines
Vacancy: --
Age: Na
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology from a reputed university.
Specialization in Clinical, Industrial-Organizational, or Educational Psychology will be preferred.
Certification in psychometric test use (e.g., BPS Test User, Occupational), will be an added advantage.
Retired military professionals with relevant experience and qualifications in ISSB assessments may receive preference.
Sound knowledge of psychometric theory and practical experience with assessment tools such as MMPI, 16PF, NEO personality inventories, and cognitive ability test batteries.
Strong analytical, statistical, and report-writing skills, with the ability to present assessment findings clearly and objectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and statistical software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bengali.
Strong ethical judgment, professional integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Good interpersonal skills, teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Strong awareness of aviation safety, human factors, and compliance requirements.
The Psychometric Assessment Specialist is responsible for conducting and managing psychometric and aptitude assessments for safety-critical personnel at US-Bangla Airlines to ensure their psychological suitability for aviation operations. The role ensures assessment validity, confidentiality, and accurate reporting while providing professional recommendations to the medical board and hiring panels. The position also supports mental fitness and well-being initiatives in coordination with aviation medical examiners, HR, operational departments, CAAB, and relevant clinical specialists, in line with applicable aviation regulatory guidance.
Responsibilities:
Administer, score, and interpret personality, cognitive ability, and aptitude assessments for pilots, cadets, cabin crew, ATC/operations personnel, and engineering candidates.
Conduct aviation-related aptitude assessments covering situational awareness, decision-making, multitasking, stress tolerance, crew resource management (CRM), and human factors.
Prepare objective, evidence-based assessment reports and provide professional recommendations to the medical board and recruitment panels.
Support initial and recurrent mental fitness screening for flight crew and other safety-sensitive personnel in accordance with applicable CAAB requirements and relevant ICAO/EASA guidance.
Support the implementation of the Peer Support Programme, including peer volunteer training, confidential referral pathways, and coordination with external clinical specialists.
Contribute to fatigue management, employee wellbeing initiatives, awareness sessions, and periodic assessments.
Maintain and update psychometric test batteries, local norms, and assessment standards while monitoring the reliability, validity, and fairness of assessment tools.
Ensure strict confidentiality and secure storage of test materials, assessment results, and sensitive personal information in accordance with ethical standards and applicable data protection requirements.
Coordinate assessment schedules and candidate management with HR Talent Acquisition, Flight Operations, Cabin Services, Engineering, Training, and other relevant departments.
Analyse psychometric assessment data to monitor pass rates, assessment trends, and predictive validity in relation to training and operational performance.
Prepare periodic analytical reports for the Chief of Medical Services and recommend improvements to assessment practices.