Appendix

Work-related topics

1. Introduce yourself, tell about yourself
2. Aviation, flight: past, present, future

− How has aviation (your work) changed since the time you started flying (working)?

− What changes have occurred in flight operation (flight deck, making decision, air traffic management)?

− How do you see aviation in the future?

Your job

− Why do you like your job? If you had a chance would you change it?

− What are advantages and disadvantages of your job?

− How do you think what makes a great pilot?

− What qualities are the most important for pilots? Why?

− What are the most important things for you in your work?

− What recommendations would you give to pilots to be successful in their profession?

Pilot career

− Why did you decide to become a pilot? Is it your family tradition? Who has had the most influence on you?

− How did you get started in Aviation?

− Describe your solo flight. How did you feel when you first flew solo?

− What advice would you give to a person who is going to become a pilot?

− What are your future plans? What goals do you have?

− Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

− Do you have any ambitious and prospects for future?

− How do you think-do you need more education to make your work successful? If “yes” then what kind of knowledge do you need? In what area?

− Is your present job a good place to build up your career?

− If you attain all your goals as a professional pilot what do you intend to give back to aviation?

Your working day

− How do you prepare for your flights? What are your tasks and responsibilities?

− Have you ever had an emergency? How did you deal with it?

− What is a safety pilot, in your opinion?

Hazards and hazardous conditions for flight.

− How can meteorological conditions (weather phenomena) affect the operation of the flight?

− What can cause hazards in the vicinity of the aerodrome?

− CFIT (controlled flight into terrain) – what are risk factors?

− Pre-flight inspection is very important for safety. Why?

− Why are flight planning and pre-flight briefing necessary for avoiding hazards?

− What could cause engine shut down (failure)?

− What may be the reasons for aborting take-off (approach)?