A global research study for aviation maintenance instructors is underway through the University of Minnesota. This anonymous, online survey collects information about the professional experience and opinions of maintenance instructors. The goal is to create a composite picture of the professionals teaching aviation maintenance while identifying any significant differences due to industry segment, regulatory agency, type of training, or type of organization. The results of this study are intended to provide business leaders, regulators, and academics with a perspective on the state of the industry from an important population that has not been studied on this scale before.
The researcher, Doug Larson, is an FAA-certificated aircraft maintenance technician with inspection authorization. Doug has worked both as an aircraft maintenance technician and an aircraft maintenance instructor designing and delivering training content around the world. He is a member of the SAE Aerospace - Commercial Aircraft Composite Repair Committee training task group and contributed in the development of the SAE / PAMA Aviation Maintenance Engineer certification exam. This research study is the capstone project (thesis) for a masters degree in education.
The link to the survey is: umsurvey.umn.edu/index.php?sid=93487&lang=um
