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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.

Increasing Initial CFI Capacity Within Collegiate Flight Programs

According to the Government Accountability Office (2018), collegiate aviation schools face two primary challenges: flight instructor retention and the high cost of pilot training.

Smoke, fire, and fumes without the smoke and fire: An emergency checklist for fumes

According to a published review of online fume event databases, U.S. airlines report an average of 5.3 oil/hydraulic fluid fume events per day.

Strengthening Oklahoma’s Aviation Maintenance Workforce Pipeline through Collaborative Efforts of CareerTech, Educational Institutions and Industry Partners

As the needs of the 21st century aviation/aerospace workforce change and in-demand job skills evolve, it becomes increasingly important to cohesively bring industry and education together to produce a well-trained, quali…

Connecting the Dots between Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education and Aviation Professional Shortages

The 2018 Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook report forecasted that the aviation industry needs 790,000 new civil aviation pilots worldwide over the next 20 years.

Avoiding Death by Discussion Board: Asynchronous Online Chats in Aviation History

Universities and colleges are increasingly turning to online course offerings, especially in aviation education. Faculty are increasingly asked to turn their in-person courses into online flavors.

Implementation of Team-Based Learning in Aviation Education

Recent research in the field of Aviation Education and Educational Psychology has shown that students are in need of greater interaction and social skills.

Learning Theory and Differentiation in Flight Instruction: Perceptions from Certified Flight Instructors

The pilot shortage has reached critical levels. One strategy to minimize the loss of potentially skilled pilots is to focus attention on providing flight instructors with the background knowledge to understand student le…

Strategies in Developing an Aviation & Aerospace Skill Ecosystem for the State of Telangana, India – Case Study of TASK -Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge

The aviation & aerospace sector in India has been expanding and growing through partnerships and new research facilities, thereby encouraging more players to invest and optimize the manufacturing process.

Writing, Developing, and Publishing Your Aviation Book

As the aviation industry faces a projected shortage of aviation professionals internationally, it is increasingly important to guide and support the next generation on their path towards competence.

Literature Review of GA Pilots Transition to Advanced Cockpit Technologies

Pilots for many years have received training on the round instrument gauges and the question is, can they now safely make the transfer to the new cockpit technologies? Studies show a cognitive deficit with pilot's age 40…

Enhancing the Safety Training of GA Pilots to Reduce the Risk of Bird Strikes: An Experimental Pilot Study

Analyses of wildlife strike data from 2000 through 2016 indicate that for the general aviation (GA) community, the number and rate of damaging strikes has increased both at and outside the airport environment.

Flight Instructor Professionalism

The inherent risk associated with aviation demands a high level of professionalism among aviation employees to ensure safety. Professionalism consists of factors such as technical competence, personal competence, neatnes…