@book {6036, title = {Fundamentals of International Aviation}, year = {2018}, publisher = {Routledge}, organization = {Routledge}, author = {Suzanne Kearns} } @journal {6035, title = {Survey of attitudes toward aviation safety management system (SMS) training: Impact of gender and national culture}, volume = {7}, year = {2017}, pages = {1-6}, abstract = {

Abstract. With a growing volume of traffic, the aviation industry is moving to fully embrace a predictive approach to safety management, which requires the implementation of safety management system (SMS) training on an international scale. An online survey was distributed through an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) State Letter to solicit perceptions of SMS training from a variety of international aviation professionals. The survey collected 1,103 complete responses. The results identified robust differences in how SMS training is perceived by men and women and by professionals from different geographic regions. Female respondents had more negative attitudes toward training than did males. Regarding regional differences, Middle Eastern participants had the most positive attitudes while Europeans reported the most negative attitudes toward SMS training. The data suggest caution is warranted before global distribution of SMS training and illustrate the importance of a learner analysis, as individual differences among learners may impact the effectiveness and adoption of SMSs.

Keywords:\ safety management system, training, aviation, gender, national culture

}, url = {http://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/abs/10.1027/2192-0923/a000109?journalCode=apf}, author = {Suzanne K Kearns and Julie Aitken Schermer} } @magazinearticle {6034, title = {Teaching to competence: Myths and solutions}, journal = {ICAO Training Report}, volume = {7}, year = {2017}, pages = {7-9}, abstract = {

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}, url = {https://www.icao.int/publications/journalsreports/2017/icao_training_report_vol7_No1.pdf}, author = {Suzanne Kearns} } @book {302, title = {Competency-based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.}, organization = {Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.}, abstract = {

Whether a trainee is studying air traffic control, piloting, maintenance engineering, or cabin crew, they must complete a set number of training {\textquoteright}hours{\textquoteright} before being licensed or certified. The aviation industry is moving away from an hours-based to a competency-based training system. Within this approach, training is complete when a learner can demonstrate competent performance. Training based on competency is an increasingly popular approach in aviation. It allows for an alternate means of compliance with international regulations - which can result in shorter and more efficient training programs. However there are also challenges with a competency-based approach. The definition of competency-based education can be confusing, training can be reductionist and artificially simplistic, professional interpretation of written competencies can vary between individuals, and this approach can have a high administrative and regulatory burden. Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways explores this approach to training in great detail, considering the four aviation professional groups of air traffic control, pilots, maintenance engineers, and cabin crew. Aviation training experts were interviewed and have contributed professional insights along with personal stories and anecdotes associated with competency-based approaches in their fields. Research-based and practical strategies for the effective creation, delivery, and assessment of competency-based education are described in detail.

}, isbn = {1472438582}, author = {Kearns, Suzanne K and Mavin, Timothy J. and Hodge, Steven} } @magazinearticle {312, title = {The Future of Technology in Aviation Training}, journal = {ICAO Training Report}, volume = {5}, year = {2015}, month = {2015}, pages = {8-11}, author = {Kearns, Suzanne} } @article {311, title = {Hangar Talk Survey Using Stories as a Naturalistic Method of Informing Threat and Error Management Training}, journal = {Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society}, volume = {55}, year = {2013}, pages = {267-277}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, abstract = {

Objective: The current study developed an online hangar talk survey (HTS) to solicit narratives describing challenging scenarios that professional pilots encountered during the hours-building phase of their career.

Background: The predicted pilot shortage will effectively reduce the minimum flying hours required for pilots to be hired at an airline, resulting in less opportunity to develop nontechnical skills naturalistically. To compensate, threat and error data from the hours-building phase of a pilot{\textquoteright}s career are required to inform training development. Pilots often share stories of such experiences, colloquially termed {\textquotedblleft}hangar talk.{\textquotedblright}

Method: The HTS gathered 132 narrative descriptions of general aviation (GA) events from pilots along with the event{\textquoteright}s impact and whether the pilots would react differently if the scenario were encountered again.

Results: The distribution of threats reported by GA pilots was similar to that reported at the airline level. Logistic regression analysis revealed that decision-making errors were associated with recognition of the need to react differently in the future, and decision-making errors and proficiency errors were associated with greater perceived impact on skill development.

Conclusion: The current HTS solicited an array of data similar to the findings of airline-based threat and error observations. Pilots perceive decision-making and proficiency errors as impactful on skill development.

Application: An HTS can be used to gather naturalistic threat and error data and to create a database of operational stories that can be used to develop nontechnical training based on narrative thought.

Keywords: hours-building phase, narrative thought, nontechnical skills, pilot training

}, isbn = {0018-7208}, author = {Kearns, Suzanne K and Sutton, Jennifer E} } @book {301, title = {E-learning in aviation}, year = {2010}, publisher = {Routledge}, organization = {Routledge}, abstract = {

Whereas traditional classroom instruction requires pilots to be pulled {\textquoteright}off the line{\textquoteright}, a training facility to be maintained and instructors to be compensated, e-learning is extremely cost-effective and therefore an attractive alternative. However, e-learning only saves money if the training is effective. Eager to reap financial benefits, e-learning courses have a history of varying dramatically in quality. The poorest courses are those that directly convert classroom-based presentations to an online format, not recognizing that computer-based instruction is an entirely different medium. Addressing this issue directly, e-Learning in Aviation explores the characteristics of computer-based course design and multimedia that are associated with improved learning. It then provides guidance regarding how to use research-based instructional design principles to plan, design, develop, and implement an e-Learning course within an aviation organization and continually evaluate whether or not the course is accomplishing instructional goals. A blended learning strategy, which incorporates both face-to-face and computer-based instruction, is suggested as the most appropriate choice for the majority of aviation companies. The goal of this approach is to utilize e-Learning as a tool to reduce time at the training centre and thereby increase pilot productivity and potentially improve the quality of training. Although the examples within this book focus on pilot training, the suggestions and guidelines are applicable to all employee groups within the industry.

}, isbn = {131714533X}, author = {Kearns, Suzanne K} } @book {303, title = {Canadian aviation}, year = {2009}, publisher = {Kendall Hunt Publishing Company}, organization = {Kendall Hunt Publishing Company}, abstract = {

For far too long, instructors in Canadian aviation programs have used American-based textbooks and adapted the content for their students.\  Canadian Aviation is meant to fill that gap, exploring several aspects of the aviation industry in Canada and providing a broad introduction for college and university students in aviation management or pilot programs.\  Canadian Aviation was written through consultation with a wide range of industry professionals who contributed their time and expertise to the book.

This book is also useful for commercial pilots who are seeking a deeper understanding of the aviation industry.

}, isbn = {0757564844}, author = {Kearns, Suzanne} }