Evaluating the Contribution of Parañaque Aeronautical Schools’ BS in Air Transportation Curriculum to Pilot Training and Career Progression

The study analyzes and explores the influence of the Paranaque-based Aeronautical school’s curriculum, known as Bachelor of Science in Air Transportation (BSAT), on students’ success in pursuing a career as a pilot in the aviation industry. Along with the abilities acquired from the curriculum, some of the primary influencing elements that determine a student's performance include personal, academic, and financial. The study used a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. collecting information and data by combining the correlational technique using questionnaires created by the researcher with the thematic analysis using one-on-one interviews. The information gathered indicates that a person's cognitive and psychomotor skills have an impact on their success in becoming a pilot. Additionally, the respondents agree that the academic support systems of the BSAT curriculum assist them in managing their present responsibilities and generally succeeding as pilots. It is also demonstrated that they were unable to pursue a career as pilots due to financial challenges, which is why financial planning is believed to be essential. Another crucial element of a pilot's performance is their abilities, specifically their non-technical and decision-making skills, which the researchers' respondents said were beneficial. Success is also overshadowed by financial constraints and connections. The impact of the curriculum was assessed using cross-tabulation and theme analysis. Lastly, recommendations are made to further help and support the curriculum and have a better success rate for pilots.

Cognitive Abilities, Psychomotor Skills, Academic Support Systems

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