Pilot Learning and Teaching Management in Thailand

Abstract

Pilot learning is a peer-led-team learning. With the worldwide expansion of aviation industry, good pilots are in great demand. The objectives of this research article are to analyze and present the status, procedures, and guidelines to improve the effectiveness of pilot learning and teaching management in Thailand. This qualitative and mixed research, utilizes both secondary and primary data, sourced from documents, observation and in-depth interview of personnel in airlines business. The data gathered from a sample group of 322, comprising pilots and co-pilots, who graduated from Aviation Training Center, Thailand was statistically treated. Pilot learning and teaching management course is taught by both private and government institutions in the country. The students of the program avail both airlines’ and private scholarships for their education. Their qualification meets the airlines’ requirements and the general effectiveness of teaching-learning process is impressive. However, it is suggested that in order to sustain and improve the effectiveness of pilot learning and teaching in, development of new teaching equipment, more aviation training centers, program management guidelines and body checkups for students are required.