AVIATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE EFFECTIVE PRACTICE OF HUMAN FACTORS, OR "WHAT YOUR MENTOR NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT A CAREER IN HUMAN FACTORS...". IN: HANDBOOK OF AVIATION HUMAN FACTORS

This paper describes what the successful practitioner of human factors must bear in mind to conduct research, development, testing, and engineering in any domain. The lessons learned and advice are based on work with the Department of Defense but should be applicable across other endeavors related to the science of human factors.