Plain English Meaning
How well someone deals with other people — listening, explaining, staying patient, and adjusting how they communicate so the other person actually gets it.
Full Definition
The ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with others — including listening, explaining clearly, reading another person's reactions, managing conflict, and adjusting one's approach to suit the individual. In aviation instruction, people skills are the interpersonal abilities a flight or ground instructor uses to build trust with students, deliver feedback constructively, and keep the learning relationship productive.
Context Anchor
Seen in flight and ground instruction, especially during briefings, cockpit teaching, correction of mistakes, and postflight discussions.