Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism
Aviation Instructor Responsibilities
Aviation Instructor's Handbook pg. 8-1
Helping Learners
- Make each lesson a pleasurable experience
- Learners should be challenged and interested
Provide Adequate Instructions
- Each learner needs instruction specifically tailored to their personality, thinking, and abilities
Standards and Performance
- The instructor is responsible for teaching to the required standards in the PTS/ACS
- The PTS is a testing document however, not a learning document
Emphasizing the Positive
- Conduct yourself with a positive attitude
- Negative self-concept and fear are big barriers to learning
Minimizing Learner Frustration
- Motivate learners
- Always keep learners informed
- Approach learners as individuals
- Give credit when due
- Criticize constructively
- Be consistent
- Admit your own errors
Flight Instructor Responsibilities
- Evaluation of learner piloting abilities
- Pilot supervision
- Practical test recommendations
- Endorsements
- Additional training and endorsements
- Pilot proficiency
- See-and-avoid responsibility
- Pre-solo flight thought process
- Give special attention on special emphasis items in the PTS
Aviation Instructor's Handbook pg. 8-5
Flight Instructor Qualifications
- Flight instructors should be very familiar with aircraft and its systems
- Flight instructors should stay current with training techniques and certification requirements
Aviation Instructor's Handbook pg. 8-7
Professionalism
Flight instructors should alway present themselves and act professionally:
- Be sincere
- Accept the learner as they are
- Use a appropriate personal appearance
- Maintain a professional demeanor
- Use proper language
Aviation Instructor's Handbook pg. 8-8
Evaluation of Learner Ability
- Continuously evaluate the learners ability based on established performance standards
- Keep the learner informed of their progress
Aviation Instructor's Handbook pg. 8-10
Professional Development
- Instructors should continue to update their skill or knowledge
- They do not become complacent or satisfied, and are always looking to new ways of including effectiveness
Instructor Code of Ethics
- Make safety the number one priority
- Develop and exercise good judgment in making decisions
- Recognize and manage risk effectively
- Be accountable for his or her actions
- Act with responsibility and courtesy
- Adhere to prudent operating practices and personal operating parameters
- Adhere to applicable laws and regulations