A needs analysis of maritime helicopter flight instructor training

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to conduct a training needs analysis of the Maritime Helicopter Flight Instructor Course at 406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron. This analysis will be a modified approach combining the academic process of the needs analysis with the Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System approach training development. This project will determine the current and required training of Maritime Helicopter Flight Instructors in order to address a performance gap that was identified following a flight safety accident. Finally, the end state of the project will be the development and implementation of a Flight Instructor Course Training Plan. This will set the conditions for the elimination of the performance gap in instructional capability through realignment with superior training guidance, subordinate documentation amendments and training adjustments.