A Study on the Institutionalization of UAM Pilot Training and Education

• Published in: Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 100 - 107
• Main Authors: Kim, SungYeob, Choi, JiHun, Choi, JoungMin, Park, SangYong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 한국항공운항학회 01.06.2023
• Subjects: 항공우주공학
• ISSN: 1225-9705; 2466-1791
• DOI: 10.12985/ksaa.2023.31.2.100

This study intends to present the UAM pilot qualifications and training and education systems based on the roadmap of technology for K-UAM operation system, which is being promoted for commercialization in 2025. There are currently about 250 eVTOL manufactures around the world, and they are gearing up to produce a variety of UAM aircrafts. In Korea, 35 companies including Hyundai Motor company, Korean Air, Lotte and SKT are accelerating the development of UAM aircrafts. UAM is being developed as a public goods concept centered on public transportation and urban aviation rather than private transportation. Therefore, the UAM pilot qualification and education and training system should be suitable for operations in densely populated areas and complex urban enviroments. In other words, in order to ensure safe UAM operations, the competencies and qualifications of UAM pilots should be clearly established. KCI Citation Count: 0