Robert Moorman is a writer who began his aviation writing career in 1984 with Professional Pilot magazine. His experience covers various segments of the civil and military aviation industry, including commercial air transport, business aviation, military, maintenance and technology. He covers both fixed and rotary wing industries. He writes aviation training articles for CAT and MS&T magazines plus he contributes features and editorials to several other aviation publications from his office in Alexandria, Virginia.

FAA-NTSB Court Cases Threaten Training Sector Stall

July 19, 2021

Robert Moorman

With the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2021 about to takeoff in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a battle continues to rage between owners of limited-category aircraft and the FAA. Robert W. Moorman explains.

Pay to Fly PREMIUM

May 10, 2021

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman explores the challenges prospective professional pilots face in paying for the ever-increasing cost of flight training.

Strike Up the Bands

March 9, 2021

Robert Moorman

They may not fly fighter aircraft or lead a battalion into battle, but military bands are an integral part of all American service branches. Robert W. Moorman reports on these musical ambassadors.

Delta Tech Ops AMT Requirements

January 25, 2021

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman continues his exploration of the dramatic changes in AMT training methodologies and regulations by talking to Delta Tech Ops. A spokesperson for the company, the MRO division of Delta Air Lines, headquartered at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, provided these responses to CAT.

New Part 147 Training Era, Finally

January 25, 2021

Robert Moorman

The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores dramatic changes in AMT training methodologies and regulations.

An AMT View from Europe

January 25, 2021

Robert Moorman

Lufthansa Technical Training has for years been a leader in training aircraft maintenance technicians to work for Lufthansa Technik, the MRO division of Lufthansa, and other airlines. CAT’s Robert W. Moorman interviewed Harald Schween, Head of Sales, Key Account Management and Marketing at LTT.

Moving on Up - Advanced Education for Senior Military Leaders

December 15, 2020

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman explores the importance of advanced education to help US senior military officers become better leaders and strategic thinkers.

Gateway Opportunities: Airport Careers PREMIUM

December 14, 2020

Robert Moorman

No longer considered public utilities, airports have become multi-dimensional for-profit businesses. Robert W. Moorman examines the training component of these cities with wings.

With the promise of vaccines on the way, the demand for career and hourly airport staff will likely climb in 2021, according to industry prognosticators. And that will trigger a corresponding need to educate and train airport professionals in a variety of fields, from the airport general manager on down.

Educators and trainers tell CAT that airports are looking for candidates with expertise in finance and accounting, environmental management, human resource management, information technology, security, marketing, traffic flow (groundside, airside), airport planning, emergency management and other fields.

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All in the Family

October 22, 2020

Robert Moorman

Even during the business-crippling pandemic, airlines continue to provide initial, recurrent and transition pilot training. Robert W. Moorman explores United’s training efforts.

Standardized Curriculum: Where to From Here? PREMIUM

August 26, 2020

Robert Moorman

The industry-wide proposed “standardized curriculum” concept for pilots training to fly Part 135 aircraft could become the norm with momentum growing. Robert W. Moorman explores CAE's involvement in SC.

EASA Embraces Emerging Training Innovation

The Agency invited leading VR/AR/MR/XR developers to a virtual deep-dive on the latest developments in training devices, and how they’re adapting the regulatory process to accommodate inside-the-headset thinking.

EATS 2021, Why You Need To Attend

Events like the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) have always been an extremely popular way to bring like-minded people together and, in a strange twist, may well be an even more valuable business tool as we emerge from covid than before.

Major General Andrea Tullos, Second Air Force Commander

Second Air Force is responsible for conducting basic military and technical training for US Air Force enlisted members and non-flying officers. Group Editor Marty Kauchak relates MG Tullos’ insights on the transformation of military classrooms.