AXIS speaks on importance of flight simulators

Exhibiting at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) in booth 411, AXIS Flight Training Systems is speaking up on the importance of continuous innovation in simulator technology to support the pilot training industry through the current flight instructor shortage.

According to Boeing’s most recent pilot outlook, theindustry will need 790,000 new pilots to meet demand by 2037, with major andregional airlines stepping up pilot recruitment worldwide. As a result, manyflight instructors are quickly accruing the minimum hours required andcontinuing immediately into airline employment. With some flight instructorsnow progressing to a pilot position within two years, approved trainingorganisations (ATOs) are suffering from high staff turnover and inconsistenttraining for cadets.

Speaking at WATS 2019, Jean-Luc Laydevant, managingdirector, AXIS Simulation Switzerland says: “Flight instructor shortages areworsening while safety regulators are bringing in new training philosophies toimprove the competency and experience of graduate pilots. Therefore, flightschools are under immense pressure to train enough pilots to meet demand,whilst ensuring the quality of their programmes remains high. This is a problemreported by AXIS’ customers all over the world.

“It is the responsibility of training companies to help finda solution. Now, more than ever before, full flight simulator manufacturersmust offer reliable technology with high ROI and maximum uptime, giving ATOs atool that will underpin their training programmes and provide consistency forcadets. These tools are ideally suited to the scenario- and competency-basedtraining that underpins the most progressive training philosophies, such asEASA’s focus on ‘Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes’.

“Full flight simulators challenge cadet pilots, placing themin unfamiliar and difficult scenarios, enhancing their decision-making skills,problem-solving ability and level of understanding. As companies like AXIScontinue to invest in innovating cutting-edge training devices, flight trainingwill become more effective and efficient – giving flight schools, instructorsand students the tools they need to succeed.”