
Do you know that more than 90% of the critical skills that an aviation maintenance technician uses are acquired through on-the-job training (OJT)?
For those working in the aviation industry, safety is the top priority. Any mistakes or errors made during aircraft maintenance can put many lives at risk. This is why it's so important for maintenance technicians to receive thorough and effective training.
However, most aviation maintenance training has traditionally On-The-Job-Training that has been unstructured. Technicians learn "on the job" from more experienced co-workers in a biased, inconsistent manner. This "buddy system" of training is problematic for a few key reasons:
Procedures aren't standardized. Different technicians may be taught different methods for performing the same tasks.
Important details can be missed. Not every experienced worker will remember to cover every step of a complex maintenance process.
Mistakes are perpetuated. If the training technician is performing a task incorrectly, that error will be passed on to new learners.
Turnover is disruptive. When experienced workers leave, their knowledge walks out the door with them.
To address these issues, it is crucial to develop and implement a solid OJT training model.
Some key aspects of developing a successful OJT program include:
Breaking down jobs into specific, teachable tasks that can be completed within a specific time frame.
Having teams of maintenance technicians collaboratively write standardized training manuals for each task.
Verifying the training materials are accurate by practicing tasks in real conditions.
Developing individualized training plans to efficiently teach technicians multiple skills.
These strategies have been successfully adopted across several major airlines to enhance technician competency and compliance with safety standards.
For any organization operating in a high-risk field like aviation maintenance, implementing a structured on-the-job training program can help remedy the issues of unstructured "buddy" training. It promotes safety and efficiency across the workforce.
If you want to learn more about this, please reach out, and let's build together a systematic OJT program according to your needs.
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