Researcher | Pilot | Writer |
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Hi, I'm Kimberly.I am a Captain on a Gulfstream 650 based in Seattle, WA. I have piloted jet aircraft on six continents, lived on three, and have flown for the airlines and in business aviation.
Along with piloting, I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Washington focusing on enhancing aviation safety systems through human centered design and engineering with emphasis on behavioral and cognitive science. My research explores how interpersonal skills can be used to enhance the efficacy of aviation's well-established safety systems and models. My research centers the flight deck as a sociotechnical system. Let's chat about #aviationsafety, #distributedcognition, and #psychologicalsafety |
"One of the most forward leaning researchers in our industry!" |
"Perkins is a trailblazer within business aviation, where she’s a regular presence affirming the value of a more inclusive workforce." |
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"As the host of an industry podcast which highlights women leaders in aviation, I am so inspired by the important work Kimberly is doing. She is establishing the groundwork so that not only our industry can take action but also make our efforts count. Bravo!"
-Shaesta Waiz, Aviate (2023) |
