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In-depth study of the pilot shortage and its consequences
No full textIn the recent years, the term ‘pilot shortage’ has become a common vocabulary added to the aviation dictionary. Airlines, aviation economists, aviation consultants, and aviation authors have warned of a pilot shortage, that is not looming but one that has already settled in. Many airlines such as Republic have already begun to feel the effect of the pilot shortage, as other airlines are trying to come up with solutions to mitigate it. Despite this, there is controversy on whether the pilot shortage is really true or if it is just another mere myth. This Honors thesis aims to demystify what the pilot shortage is, and explain whether the shortage is true or not.Furthermore, this thesis will explore what factors caused the pilot shortage and what continues to trigger the development of the shortage. In addition, the thesis will expose the effect that the pilot shortage has had on the airlines, the pilots, and the U.S. economy at large. More importantly, this thesis will analyze the current solutions being put in place to lessen the effects of the pilot shortage, and whether these solutions are effective or not. In conclusion, I will give suggestions and recommendations on solutions that I think will diminish the growing pilot shortage. That is, this thesis seeks to answer the following questions:(1) What is the definition and scope of pilot shortage (Is the Pilot Shortage really true)?(2) What factors brought about the shortage and continue to engender its progression?(3) What are the effects of the pilot shortage on airlines, pilots and on the U.S. economy?(4) What solutions have been put in place to mitigate the pilot shortage; are they effective or not?(5) What better solutions could be implemented (Conclusion and Recommendations)
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Impact of socialization on student intent to persist and flight training outcomes
Get PDFThe United States’ airline industry is currently unable to meet passenger demand due to a limited pilot labor supply; a problem exacerbated by the fact that student retention remains a significant issue within the civil flight training industry. The aim of this quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between the socialization of student pilots within aviation-training organizations, student intention to persist, and training outcomes as demonstrated by the number of flight hours needed to reach both solo flight and the attainment of the private pilot certificate. It also sought to compare the extent to which socialization is promoted within different types of flight training environments. It was hypothesized that increased levels of socialization would be predictive of greater intention to persist, reduced to hours to solo and reduced hours to reach private pilot certification. It was also hypothesized that Part 141 flight schools would be more likely to promote socialization than any type of Part 61 training environment. Eligible respondents were invited to take an online survey that assessed pilot background and experience, levels of socialization, and intention to persist in training. Participants were divided into a student pilot or certificated pilot sample. A regression analysis of the student pilot sample (N=51) revealed that socialization is predictive of intent to persist [β=.642, p<0.001]. A Pearson correlation analysis of certificated pilots (N=223) did not indicate a significant relationship between socialization and hours-to-solo or hours-to-certification. Finally, a one-way ANOVA showed that the organization of a flight training program affects student socialization levels [F(3,50)=3.166, p=0.038]. Tukey post hoc analyses indicated a significant difference in socialization between students training in a Part 61 school (M=3.131, SD=0.733) and students training at a flying club (p=0.021). These findings point to the importance of emphasizing the social environment to improve student pilot retention
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Impact of Generation Y on employee retention in a large Oklahoma aerospace company
No full textThe purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study is to identify and investigate the issues of employee retention in the Oklahoma aerospace industry; specifically, examining if employee retention, as well as turnover, is and will continue to be perpetuated by the Generation Y workforce. In addition, this research study will determine the perceptions of Generation Y employees regarding their aerospace employers and co-workers, and the influence of Generation Y regarding employee turnover and retention. To determine if Generation Y turnover is, in fact, generationally related, the researcher will examine dimensions of work environment that possibly influence Generation Y employees' intent to leave their current employment position, and provide approaches (recommendations) to cultivate retention rates of the Generation Y workforce. Private interviews are necessary to determine the perceptions of Generation Y employees currently employed in an Oklahoma aerospace company. It is likely that the strength of this study will come from probing questions to gain insight into the ideas and perspectives of Generation Y aerospace employees
Examining the impact of incorporating virtual reality into airline pilot training: A mixed methodology study
No full textThe purpose of this study was to analyze the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) employment in airline pilot training. Specifically, this study conducted an experiment that introduced VR equipment into the Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course in the United Kingdom (UK). Increasing pilot throughput in airline pilot training is critical as demands for airline pilots will increase over the next decade. The review of literature includes United States Air Force use of VR in pilot training, VR cognitive efficacy, self-efficacy, and the civil aviation industry’s use of immersion technology. The review of literature indicates positive outcomes in flying modalities and self-efficacy. The study used a mixed methodology analysis to answer the following questions: 1) Can VR increase the average Synthetic Flight Training session scores in an MCC course? 2) Can VR increase scores on the MCC course key competencies of situational awareness, workload management, knowledge and procedures, aircraft management (manual control), and aircraft management (automation)? 3) Can VR increase the score of the MCC course Final Assessment? 4) Does VR increase the quality of training experienced by the students in a typical MCC course? 5) Can VR increase self-efficacy in flying related skills and airline aviation training programs? Findings of the study showed VR did not significantly improve outcomes. VR employment did marginally improve quality of training, specifically in motivation and enjoyment. Implications of the analysis is that VR may improve outcomes if provided to student pilots two weeks to one month prior to the MCC course. Additionally, matching the aircraft operating procedures in the VR software with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that students are required to use in their MCC course Synthetic Flight Training simulator events may improve outcomes
Public Law 111-216: Effects of New Legislation on Collegiate Aviation Flight Training Programs
Get PDFIn response to the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash, new legislation has been enacted. Among this new legislation is Public Law 111-216 (PL 111-216) that will require newly hired airline pilots to have acquired an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate. This new requirement will affect aspiring pilots and training institutions. Collegiate flight training institutions have been particularly concerned with the implementation of PL 111-216.To explore the potential effects of this new legislation and the perceptions of the survey respondents, this study surveyed collegiate flight training institutions. Results indicate collegiate aviation training institution respondents concerned that as a result of PL 111-216, programmatic and training costs will increase, recruitment and retention of student pilots will be adversely affected, and overall, the law will be detrimental to collegiate aviation flight training programs
Airplanes: The Life Story of a Technology (Book Review)
Get PDFIn just over one hundred years, the airplane has progressed from a wood and cloth single pilot contraption to the sophisticated advanced piece of machinery we recognize today. Whether it is used to deliver goods or passengers, to protect and defend, or to gather research and data, the effects of the airplane’s presence are highly visible on a daily basis. Jeremy R. Kinney documents the evolution of the airplane from its original conception to present day in his book Airplanes: The Life Story of a Technology. Kinney’s examination of the development of the airplane starts with the early conception and devices of flight and extends through modern day military, commercial, and general use. Through Kinney’s examination, he details the effects the airplanes development had on economics, politics, and culture of the time all while correlating the developments of the airplane to 20th century history
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