SCORE Program for Pilots

Mental Performance Training for Aviation

Train the Mind to Perform When It Matters Most

The SCORE Program for Pilots is a structured mental performance training course designed to help

pilots manage stress, respond effectively to startle-surprise events, and maintain clear decision-making

under pressure.

While modern aviation training focuses heavily on procedures and systems, many incidents occur

when stress, cognitive overload, or unexpected events disrupt a pilot’s mental performance. SCORE

provides practical mental tools that help pilots remain composed and operationally effective in

demanding situations.

Program Leadership

Anthony Hicks

– Former U.S. Naval Aviator, Falcon 50EX Captain, and aviation instructor with

extensive operational and mentoring experience.

Dr. Don Greene, Ph.D. –

Olympic performance psychologist and former U.S. Army Green Beret officer

specializing in performance under pressure.

Stress will always exist in aviation. SCORE trains the response.

What Pilots Learn

• Stress Inoculation Training

• Startle–Surprise Recognition and Recovery

• The SCORE-TD 30 Second Reset Protocol

• Structured Mental Rehearsal Techniques

• Methods for maintaining situational awareness and reducing cognitive overload

Course Format

The SCORE course is designed to be completed in two weeks but is fully self-paced to accommodate

the schedules of working pilots. The program combines 12 instructional chapters, a structured

workbook, and scenario-based exercises that allow pilots to practice the techniques in realistic flight

situations.

Who the Program Is For

• Airline and regional pilots

• Corporate and Part 135 crews

• Owner-operators of high-performance aircraft

• Military aviators

• Flight instructors and mentor pilots

• Student pilots

• Aviation universities and training organizations

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