The Evaluation of Cynicism Levels of Drone Operators

Abstract

Cynicism can be defined as the negative attitudes and behaviors that a person grows against the organization he works for. Employees with a cynical attitude can negatively affect the satisfaction of the individuals or the gains of the organization, causing serious damage to the organization. In this study, 325 drone operators licensed by general directorate of civil aviation were included. It has been investigated whether variables, especially gender, marital status, age and professional seniority of operators affect the level of organizational cynicism, or not. According to the research results, drone operators have average levels of cynicism. It has been determined that there is no difference between the cynicism levels of female and male drone operators. It has been found that singles, new employees, and young employees are more prone to cynicism. Reducing the level of cynicism of drone operators, who are the new flight personnel of the aviation industry, whose rules are written in blood, will increase the adherence to discipline and rules in the sector. In this way, it is considered that drones that share the same airspace with commercial airline companies can strictly comply with the management and pilotage rules.