Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways
Suzanne K. Kearns
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Whether a trainee is studying air traffic control, piloting, maintenance engineering, or cabin crew, they must complete a set number of training 'hours' before being licensed or certified. The aviation industry is moving away from an hours-based to a competency-based training system. Within this approach, training is complete when a learner can demonstrate competent performance. Training based on competency is an increasingly popular approach in aviation. It allows for an alternate means of compliance with international regulations - which can result in shorter and more efficient training programs. However there are also challenges with a competency-based approach. The definition of ... Read more
Whether a trainee is studying air traffic control, piloting, maintenance engineering, or cabin crew, they must complete a set number of training 'hours' before being licensed or certified. The aviation industry is moving away from an hours-based to a competency-based training system. Within this approach, training is complete when a learner can demonstrate competent performance. Training based on competency is an increasingly popular approach in aviation. It allows for an alternate means of compliance with international regulations - which can result in shorter and more efficient training programs. However there are also challenges with a competency-based approach. The definition of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472438560
SKU
V9781472438560
Shipping Time
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About Suzanne K. Kearns
Suzanne Kearns holds airplane and helicopter pilot licenses. She holds a Helicopter Flight Training diploma from Canadore College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science and a Master of Science degree in Human Factors and Systems Engineering both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Ph.D. in Education. She is an associate professor teaching in the Commercial Aviation Management students ... Read more
Reviews for Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways
'This is a well-researched book, and its message is clearly articulated. It addresses one of the most important emerging subjects in contemporary civil aviation in an informative manner. By building upon the history of training in different aviation professions it provides the context upon which issues and solutions for endeavours on competency-based education in aviation can develop. It is ... Read more