Pedagogical Approaches to Aviation Phraseology and Communication Training in Collegiate Flight Programs

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine how collegiate aviation programs in the U.S. provide aviation nomenclature and communication training. Possible differences in pedagogical approaches when teaching aviation phraseology to native vs. non-native English speakers were also considered. The work builds on earlier literature suggesting that failure to use standardized aviation phraseology, improper air/pilot traffic controller communications procedures, and lack of English language proficiency impact negatively on aviation/training safety. The study explored aviation phraseology and communication instruction curricula in use at accredited university aviation flight programs. Recommendations are made in terms of potential research applications for collegiate aviation programs.