Exploring the status of Pilot Training in the Aviation Industry of South Africa

Abstract

This research study aims to explore the status of Pilot Training in South Africa's aviation industry. The study is premised on the underlying assumption that the current existing Instructor’s training (Theory and Practical) have a huge impact on the progression of students. The study will diagnose the challenges or gaps in the training sector as experienced by students Pilots who are respondents in the study. Participants of this study were Pilots students across the Republic of South Africa undergoing Private Pilot Licence training and Commercial Pilot Licence training. They all willingly gave consent to participate in the study (n = 211).