Transforming the Professional Flight Program Curriculum: Justification, Process, and Future Development

Julius Keller; Flavio A. C. Mendonca; Brian G Dillman; Michael Suckow

Transforming the Professional Flight Program Curriculum: Justification, Process, and Future Development

Julius Keller, Flavio A. C. Mendonca, Brian G Dillman, Michael Suckow

Purdue University

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Abstract

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), by 2036 the aviation sector will need 620,000 new pilots, 125,000 new air traffic controllers, and 1.3 million aircraft maintenance personnel (ICAO, 2018);

Pilots seeking a first officer position (a common entry-level position at Part 121 air carriers) are required to possess an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate and 1,500 hours of total flight time;

There are some exceptions!

Support from administration

Quantity vs Quality;

How can flight faculty improve student learning and job readiness?

Original language	American English
State	Published - Jan 1 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

flight training
competencies
assessment
course mapping

Disciplines

Aviation and Space Education

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Transforming the Professional Flight Program Curriculum: Justification, Process, and Future Development

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