References and Case Studies
References and Case Studies
Trial report for AES Web Based Training program
English language has been one of the biggest problems for our Japanese aviation students. As a flying instructor, we would like to minimize their flight training time. However, because of the English language problem, mainly ATC radio procedures, they took such a long time to complete their course.
I have tried to find a good English course for them for a long time, but there was no success. One day I found an English course for air traffic controllers provided by the Airways International. I contacted to the airways immediately.
It was my lucky day because the person from airways introduced us an AES program. I also had an opportunity to be a monitor of their web based training module.
As soon as I started this program, I was fascinated. The interface is so friendly and easy to use, everyone can use without complicated manuals. Contents are well designed and very attractive, never loose interest. And of course, WBT, anyone can use this fantastic program from any where in the world.
My favorite contents were ‘safety related videos’. As well as an English language lesson, it also provides a lot of safety information through the video. I have already learned some new knowledge regarding to the safety operations. This is the biggest extra.
In the listening lesson, they were spoken by different nationality people. This lesson will be very difficult for ESL students, but this will be a best practices.
I also used “glossary” many times. It is a handy dictionary which includes important word from video. If it has more words like a normal dictionary, it would be better. Hidden secrets are the “data” and “help” sections. “Data” section provides some additional information of the video; it is very good to read.” Help” section provides additional information about English language. These are very good to increase knowledge.
I usually spend about 3-4 hours for each phase, just following the order of the original design. Whenever I find new information, including new words, new knowledge, pronunciation, I wrote them down on the note. I also tried same exercise for a couple of times to remember something.
I think this is the best way to use this program as ESL students including Japanese students. It takes longer to complete one phase but the effectiveness will be much better. If we could record those voice data into CD or MP3 player and listen to it all day, it would be great.
As an ESL pilot flying in New Zealand, I am very happy to use this program for the ICAO English proficiency test preparation and for the safety operations. This program is not only for the professional pilot but also for the student pilot.
Although AES provides only the professional programs at this moment, I think Ab-initio version and level 5 and 6 version would be great products as well.
Masahiro Yagi
Managing Director
Z-Wings Aviation Institute
FAA Acceptance of AT Qualificiation Generic Training
The main ATOP contract (our single biggest training program to date) finished in 2007 after Airways had produced training material and delivered it to each of the 3 FAA sites (Anchorage, Oakland and New York). Airways was contracted by Lockheed Martin to produce and deliver this to the FAA.
After some time the FAA decided that they needed a generic ATOP course for new Oceanic controllers. Early in 2009 they started discussions with Lockheed Martin who in turn asked us to help develop this course. A contract was signed in mid 2009 and delivery was completed in June on time, on budget very successfully.
The FAA sought our advice, trusted our approach based upon our previous relationship and ATOP experience and weren’t disappointed. Airways is now effectively a trusted advisor on ATOP training matters and we are hopeful of further contracts.
From: Sholeh Arshadi
Lockheed Martin IS&GS-Civil
"Congratulations to you all! Today we received the final FAA acceptance for the AT Generic Training task. You all have done an outstanding Job meeting this task ahead of schedule with 100% Customer Satisfaction. It was truly an excellent team work and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished! Thank you all for your hard work and professionalism that made this task completed flawlessly.
Before we move on to our next high priority task, I would like to take this short moment and point out some of the key points that brought us this achievement:
John Mckenzie and Mark Goodall, Thanks for your support during the proposal effort addressing FAA’s questions, supporting us to define FAA’s requirements, and limit/bound the scope of this task. Without all that, I don’t think we could have gotten today’s acceptance that easily with no comments. We met all the requirements within the defined scope and schedule we established/promised during the proposal. Also thank you for your leadership and your entire team support to meet all the deliveries and milestones ahead of schedule! Please pass on our congratulations and appreciation to your team!
Bill, Thanks for producing such an excellent product that the customer was thrilled with. All your hard work (continued during night shifts, weekends, holidays, vacations) and detailed planning/tracking made this successful achievement. And let’s not forget about your excellent presentation and demos, as Jim Hall has said many times, you were amazing with the customer!!!
Vladimir, Thanks for being a perfectionist and generating such a perfect Map for this generic Airspace, and completing it on schedule. FAA was very happy with that product, as we heard lots of loud WOWs and OHHHs during the first demo. The Map was the foundation for rest of the tasks, so thanks for making the base for this flawless work!
Job well done!
Thanks"
Sholeh Arshadi
Lockheed Martin IS&GS-Civil
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