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In doing so, we aimed to inform the development of more effective training programs, enhance pilot preparedness for unexpected events, and improve aviation safety.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Background<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The increasing complexity of contemporary flight creates more opportunities for unexpected events. This poses a threat to aviation safety, as these events can cause cognitive overload, stress, and diminished performance. While current training focuses on known anomalies, pilots must also be prepared to respond flexibly to unfamiliar scenarios using a core set of technical and cognitive skills.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted 50 knowledge elicitation interviews with pilots. 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Pilots emphasized the need for additional simulator-based training and training on judgment expertise concepts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings indicate that successful management of unexpected events requires both technical proficiency and judgment expertise.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Application<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We propose a taxonomy to organizing prevention and mitigation strategies by event phase (prior, during, and following) and by system level (human, machine, environment). 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