Initial Training
Bart Stine (102425.2604_at_CompuServe.COM)
24 Jan 97 13:19:52 EST
In response to Andy Newmans prior inputs:
Primary (T-37) training is probably the best time to instill the elements
of CRM culture in new students as they don't yet have a paradigm to shift. The
problem you are facing is (I believe) one of shifting the culture of the
instructors. In other word the students will believe whatever you tell them -
much like new-hires at an airline, but the old-heads will fight you every step
of the way.
Look around your organization. Having been through UPT, I know that the
guys/gals who are the best IPs are already using the ideas you're going to
teach them in CRM. When creating a program look at using the techniques and
experience of those you intend to teach the stuff to. It not only improves the
applicability of the material, is also improves the acceptance level of the
experienced IPs. Try to gather techniques from those with the best record of
successful students (eg most FAR qualified, least SIEs/wash-outs) and not
necessarily the most vocal (as is often the case with the "problem child" in
training)
Probably the most important factor, culturally, with the AF, is trying
to convince the senior pilots that this isn't the buzz-word of the week. You
have the advantage at Laughlin of having some crewed A/C pilots as IPs....I
would expect some of these have been through CRM training in AMC and will help
the acceptance level of any such program. I suspect you are about to do some
awareness level training with the IPs and at the same time are developing LOFT
or MOT programs for the studs. I think it's risky to put too much emphasis on
training students before you have adequate "buy-in" from the IPs. It lends
itself to a situation undermining the effectiveness of the student program if
their IPs are not supporting the simulator practice in the a/c.
Bart "Franken" Stine