The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on current tertiary aviation education and future careers: Students’ perspective
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Article Title | The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on current tertiary aviation education and future careers: Students’ perspective |
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ERA Journal ID | 19639 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Miani, Peter (Author), Kille, Tarryn (Author), Lee, Seung-Yong (Author), Zhang, Yahua (Author) and Bates, Paul Raymond (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Air Transport Management |
Journal Citation | 94, pp. 1-8 |
Article Number | 102081 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0969-6997 |
1873-2089 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jairtraman.2021.102081 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969699721000648 |
Abstract | This study investigates Australian undergraduate tertiary aviation students' perceptions of the aviation industry and skills required to succeed following the COVID-19 pandemic. By developing an understanding of the skills students perceive to be necessary for their careers following the COVID-19 pandemic, comparisons can be drawn with industry perspectives to determine whether these perspectives align and, more importantly, support students’ successful development of skills as sought by the industry. An online survey of current undergraduate tertiary aviation students at Australian universities was conducted to determine the perceived impediments, additional skills required, post-graduation plans and how university courses should evolve post-COVID-19. The results show that students are cognisant of the current oversupply of aviation professionals due to the downturn in the industry and are seeking further support with the development of non-technical skills to better prepare themselves to be competitive following graduation. These findings have implications for both undergraduate aviation students and universities offering an undergraduate aviation program. By considering these findings universities can adapt their programs to better prepare students and support the development of skilled aviation professionals, equipped to deal with challenges of the post-COVID-19 aviation industry. |
Keywords | COVID-19 pandemic; University education; Undergraduate aviation; Aviation education; Pilot training |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350999. Transportation, logistics and supply chains not elsewhere classified |
390303. Higher education | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Business |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q654z/the-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-current-tertiary-aviation-education-and-future-careers-students-perspective
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