Aviation sector challenges for future training of specialists

Abstract

The paper discusses the challenges facing the aviation industry that are changing the need for future professionals. The first part of the article analyzes the challenges of the aviation sector in the world and in Lithuania in terms of safety and security, new technologies, sustainable development, and changing user needs. The second part provides an analysis of the aviation training and licensing system, highlighting the legal and market requirements for aviation specialist competencies. The third section provides scientists insights into the future challenges of the demanding competencies of aviation professionals: human factors and their impact on aviation safety, the compatibility and reliability of human and artificial intelligence pilots in aviation, and the challenges facing aviation professionals in different aviation sectors. Research carried out by scientists has shown that personal human qualities are also important in the work of aviation professionals, particularly in ensuring flight safety. Artificial intelligence systems help aircraft pilots perform large-scale information processing tasks, assess the situation and make the right decisions. The move to more automated or autonomous control systems would further enhance aviation safety and support new developments in key areas of single-pilot aircraft technology. The findings state that the aviation industry will face many challenges related with the workforce. It is not known to what extent technology will replace the professionals, but technology will affect the nature of the work of all aviation specialists, thus, industry must ensure that new and existing staff have the competences not only required by legal regulations but relevant in today's aviation market as well.