A Study on Reviewing the Infrastructure of Pilot Training Institutions to Enhance the Aviation Safety focusing on Muan Airport

Abstract

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's '6th Comprehensive Airport Development Plan' outlines the aviation policy for the period of 2021 to 2025, which includes the relocation of Gwangju Airport to Muan Airport. This is expected to bring significant changes to the domestic aviation industry and educational institutions. Moreover, challenges are anticipated due to a shortage of pilots caused by the COVID-19 Endemic and related facility inadequacies. Therefore, this study conducts a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the training infrastructure for pilots at domestic universities, focusing on Muan Airport. It aims to identify problems and constraints, as well as propose solutions and cooperation models by conducting parallel research on foreign cases. The proposed measures include firstly, improving existing infrastructure, secondly, suggesting the construction of new infrastructure, and finally, presenting ways to strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and government to address this issue.