Taking Flight
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 1997-03-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309056762 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309056764 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Download or read book Taking Flight written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-03-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commercial aviation industry is a major part of the U.S. transportation infrastructure and a key contributor to the nation's economy. The industry is facing the effects of a reduced role by the military as a source of high-quality trained personnel, particularly pilots and mechanics. At the same time, it is facing the challenges of a changing American workforce. This book is a study of the civilian training and education programs needed to satisfy the work-force requirements of the commercial aviation industry in the year 2000 and beyond, with particular emphasis on issues related to access to aviation careers by women and minorities.
