Aviation research, sourced & cited.

High-Flying Results: A Case Study in a Pilot Development Mentor Program

Consistently considered one of the world’s most stressful occupations, the job of an airline pilot requires increasingly specific skills and responsibilities, especially amidst the global pandemic (Cullen, et al., 2020; …

Training Methods Research Opportunities for a Pilot Workforce in Transition: A Literature Review

Over the next 15 years, 50% of the U.S. commercial air carrier workforce will retire, making way for younger pilots from Generations Y and Z.

Why should airline workers be trained to respond to fume events?

The potential for engine oil and hydraulic fluid fumes to contaminate the ventilation air supplied to the aircraft cabin and flight deck has been recognized since the 1950s as a function of the design and maintenance of …

Validation of Training Satisfaction Survey

The Training Satisfaction Survey (TSS) was developed as part of a larger project to examine the features of Virtual Reality software and supporting devices as a training program on visual illusions and spatial disorienta…

XR in Aviation Training: Insight from Academia, Industry, and Non-Profit Institutions

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on education and training. Institutions that relied heavily on face-to-face instruction suddenly needed alternative modalities to keep students on course, forcing educators and…

Methodology for Convergence of the Training Program with the Professional Activities of Aviation Specialists

The method of developing curricula for training aviation specialists for civil aviation of the Republic of Uzbekistan is analyzed. It is substantiated that it does not sufficiently take into account the labor market requ…

Digitalization of Educational and Methodological Support for the Training of Aviation Dispatchers

The tasks of improving the educational process of training civil aviation dispatchers on the basis of the development and implementation of digital teaching aids are considered.

The Design and Impact of Virtual Reality Training on Cabin Crew Emergency Procedure Performance

Aircraft cabin crews are an integral part of flight operations, ensuring the safety of passengers and serving as the first response to emergencies.

Critical Design Decisions to Support the Adoption and Impact of Virtual Reality Aircraft Maintenance Training Systems

A recent forecast conducted by Boeing predicted a shortage of over 750,000 technicians by 2037. The reasons for this shortage range from retention issues and a shrinking technical workforce to higher future flight demand…

Student Pilot Perceptions of Flight Training

Within the aviation industry, there is an increasing demand for an estimated 635,000 new pilots over the next 20 years (Boeing, 2018).

Aviation Maintenance Instructional Design: How to Teach the Millennial and Gen-Z Cohorts

The next two decades of air travel will see an increase in passenger demand and advances in aircraft technologies and infrastructure. Future aviation maintenance technicians will work in a highly technical and demanding …

An Alternative Method of Identification of a Failed Engine in Twin-Engine Turboprop Aircraft

Previous incidents and accidents involving twin-engine aircraft, including the recent TransAsia Flight 235 crash, have revealed that pilots are prone to mistakes in identifying the engine that fails, and subsequently, sh…

Generational Shift: Why We Should Modify Our Instructional Strategies for the Next Generations of Aviators

Air transportation has proven to be an extremely safe, efficient and reliable means for travel – a testament to highly effective instruction and training.

A Usability Study for Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Flight Planning Applications on Tablet Devices for Ab-initio Pilots

The proliferation of mobile technology has prompted the use of tablet devices in the cockpit and during ground operations in general aviation. Due to the increase in affordable and reliable hardware (i.e.

Industry in Motion: Pilot Study on Instructor and Management Perceptions of New Hire Pilot Technical and Professional Preparation

Each new generation entering the workforce follows a unique path preparing them for success in their respective industry. A myriad of factors influence this transitional process including advancements in technology, econ…

The Military Learner: The Acceptance of New Training Technology for C-130 Aircrews

The problem in this qualitative embedded single-case study was that business and military organizations have shrinking budgets, which has caused conflicting priorities for training funds.