The recently updated European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Guidelines for initial training now permit training schools to conduct a portion of their theoretical training online instead of exclusively in the classroom. This means that digital learning can replace in-person training as long as it covers all the necessary information required to fulfill the training needs of the subject or a particular section. The theoretical training that is suitable for online delivery includes topics such as aviation terminology, theory of flight, areas of operation, meteorology, effects of aircraft surface contamination, and more.
Aviation digital learning platform, Aeroclass will become the first in the market to offer such a possibility, and Jurgita Lukauskiene, Aeroclass CEO, has expressed enthusiasm for the inclusion of digital learning in Cabin Crew initial Training.
“I believe that we are on the verge of a massive shift in aviation training.”
Lukauskiene added: “The aviation training industry has been slow to adopt changes, therefore, the recent amendments to the EASA Guidelines on the conduct of initial training have been a welcome development. By adopting a digital environment, training schools can offer a more flexible model, while saving the costs of the process at the same time. Online training allows trainees to study at their own pace and from any location, eliminating the need to travel to the classroom and incur additional costs such as accommodation.”
Currently, only a portion of theoretical cabin crew training is available through digital platforms. However, Lukauskiene anticipates that in the future, most cabin crew training will be conducted online, with only a few days set aside for practical sessions and examinations.
“Adopting digital learning will lead to more efficient and sustainable training, which is crucial during times of aviation staff shortages. By training crews online, aviation training organizations can optimize their processes, save time, and reduce the costs required to prepare aviation professionals,” she explains.
