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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-10
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Professional Development
Professional Development Aviation is changing rapidly, and aviation instructors need to continue to develop their knowledge and skills in order to teach successfully in this environment. The aviation instructor is well respected by other technicians and pilots because instructors have ... part 147 requires all instructors teaching maintenance subjects to hold an FAA certificate as an aircraft maintenance technician. Successful, professional aviation instructors do not become complacent or satisfied with their own qualifications and abilities and are constantly alert for ways…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-11
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Professional Development › Sources of Material
Many of the advisory circulars should be considered by the aviation instructor…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-2
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Essential Teaching Skills › Subject Matter Expertise
aviation maintenance SME. Effective instructors have a sincere interest in learning and professional growth. There are a number of professional development opportunities for aviation instructors, such as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seminars, industry conventions, professional organizations, and online classes. Networking ... aviation professional remains current in both aviation and education. This topic is explored more thoroughly in the section titled Professional Development found within Chapter 8 of this handbook: Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-7
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Professionalism
field of aviation. To achieve this goal, instructors need to commit themselves to continuous, lifelong learning and professional development through study, service, and membership in professional organizations such as the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), the National Association…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 5-4
Chapter 5: The Teaching Process › Instructor's Code of Ethics
part of the Flight Instructors Model Code of Conduct (FIMCC), designed to enhance flight and ground instructor safety and professionalism. Developed by a diverse team of aviation professionals and extensively peer-reviewed within the aviation community, the FIMCC offers…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 4-10
Chapter 4: Effective Communication › Developing Communication Skills › Instructional Enhancement
depth of knowledge in either area makes the instructor more effective. Instructional Enhancement An instructor never stops learning. While professional development is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 8, the more an instructor knows about a subject, the better…