Who trains the trainers? Towards a flight instructors simulator based on training scenarios

Abstract

Despite all the technological improvements that exist in the aeronautical sector, the majority of accidents are due to human factors. That is why in recent years, the International Civil Aviation Organization has been promoting a new training paradigm that integrates all kinds of skills in crew performance, both technical and non-technical. The training in each session is specific to the training needs of each pilot, all based on the data obtained in both real operations and training. This alternative paradigm is called Evidence-Based Training. In this training paradigm, pilots are subjected to situations specifically designed to test and improve their specific skills. The design of these scenarios is not trivial and is highly dependant on the ability of the flight instructor, who does usually not have much time to generate new and adapted material for each pilot. In this paper we propose the design of a Flight Instructors Simulator that could assist in the training and assessment of these professionals, assuming the mentioned terms.