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PILOT SCHOOLS’ TRAINING VARIES, AND ALTHOUGH ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS THE SAME TEST, CONCERNS EXIST RELATED TO THE QUALITY OF THE TESTING AND OTHER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The Three Different Types of Pilot Training Schools Vary in Type of Training, but All Prepare Students to Take the Same FAA Tests
Little Information Exists for Examining and Comparing How the Different Types of Pilot Schools Prepare Pilotsfor Airline Operations
Pilot Training Requirements for a Commercial Pilot Certificate Are Not Aligned with Airline Operations
Some Pilot Schools Provide Training That Is More Relevant to Airline Operations
FAA and Industry Efforts to Address Issues Associatedwith Pilot Training
EUROPEAN PILOT TRAINING DIFFERS FROMTHE U.S. SYSTEM, IN PART DUE TO VARYING PHILOSOPHIES AND CIRCUMSTANCES
The European Pilot Training System Emphasizes Aeronautical Knowledge (Ground School) Instruction and Testing While the U.S. System Focuses More on Training in Practical Skills
Differences in Training Philosophy and Circumstances Have Led to Contrasting Pilot Training Methods
FAA COMPLETED MOST REQUIRED INSPECTIONSOF PILOT SCHOOLS, BUT OVERSIGHT OF EXAMINERSAND INSTRUCTORS IS DIFFICULT TO ASSESS
The Majority of Required Inspections of Pilot Schools Were Completed from Fiscal Years 2006 through 2010
It Is Unclear Whether Required Inspections for Pilot Examiners Were Completed Because FAA Data System LackHistorical Information
While Not Required, FAA Conducts Optional Oversight Inspections for Flight Instructors, but to What ExtentIs Unclear
Inspectors also Use the Safety Performance Analysis System to Plan Their Work
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE ACTION
AGENCY COMMENTS AND OUR EVALUATION
APPENDIX I: SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
APPENDIX II: NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE SUPPLY OF AND DEMAND FOR AIRLINE PILOTS
The Economy and Demographics Affect Airline Pilot Supplyand Demand
Domestic Student Enrollments in U.S. Pilot School Is Declining and the Dropout Rate of Student Pilots Is High
Challenges to Financing Pilot Training Could Affect Enrollment
Recent Efforts to Improve Airline Safety and Pilot Training Could Impact Pilot Availability
End Notes for Appendix II
Chapter 2 STATEMENT OF CALVIN L. SCOVEL III, INSPECTOR GENERAL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. HEARINGON ''COMMERCIAL AIRLINESAFETY OVERSIGHT''
FAA MET ACT REQUIREMENTS TO ADDRESS PILOT FATIGUE AND ADVANCED SOME SAFETYINITIATIVES AT AIR CARRIERS
FAA Overhauled Flight and Duty Time Regulations
FAA Promoted Air Carriers’ Use of Voluntary Safety Programs
FAA Is Ahead of Schedule for Implementing SMS
FAA FACES CHALLENGES IN MEETING ACT PROVISIONS ON PILOT TRAINING AND SAFETY ISSUES
Industry Concerns Have Delayed FAA’s Rulemaking Effortsto Enhance Pilot Training Standards
FAA’s Rule to Require Pilot Mentoring, Leadership,and Professional Development Committees at Air CarriersIs Overdue
FAA Is Behind Schedule and Will Likely Miss the Deadlineto Issue a Rule Increasing Minimum Qualifications for Commercial Airline Pilots
FAA Lacks a Clear Strategy for Transitioning to a New Centralized Electronic Pilot Records Database
SUSTAINED COMMITMENT AND OVERSIGHT ARENEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE FULL MEASURE OFSAFETY ENHANCEMENTS INTENDEDBY THE ACT
FAA Has Not Provided the Level of Education, Outreach, and Guidance Needed for Industry to Implement NewSafety Programs
FAA Does Not Have a Focused Plan to Help Smaller Air Carriers Establish New Safety Programs
FAA’s Fatigue Rule Does Not Address Pilot Commuting
Chapter 3 TESTIMONY OF WILLIAM R. VOSS, PRESIDENT AND CEO, FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION. HEARING ON ''COMMERCIAL AIRLINE SAFETY OVERSIGHT''
PILOT CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR CARRIER OPERATIONS
Chapter 4 STATEMENT OF CAPTAIN CARL KUWITZKY, PRESIDENT, COALITION OF AIRLINEPILOTS ASSOCIATIONS. HEARINGON ''COMMERCIAL AIRLINESAFETY OVERSIGHT''
Pilot Training and Safety: Considerations and Assessments
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