The effects of operationally limited environments on primary flight training at the collegiate level

ABSTRACT

Scope and method of study The purpose of this national research study was to examine the effects that COVID-19 had on primary flight training at the collegiate level. This study was to determine how pilot production was affected by the pandemic and its associated lockdowns and mitigation measures to help see the ripple effects it caused and construct a plan for sustained operations should another pandemic happen. Findings and conclusions: The data was collected from 10 FAA Part 141 collegiate flight schools that offered a four-year bachelors degree and operated their own fleet of aircraft were analyzed for the findings and conclusions in this study. The findings of this research have the potential to impact the program size, infrastructure, and standard operating procedures at Part 141 flight schools. Additionally, this study has the potential to help forecast the future pilot supply coming out of these schools and analyze where part of the pilot shortage may be happening. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)