Plain English Meaning

The everyday running-the-show abilities an instructor needs: planning lessons, staying organized, using time well, and keeping the learning environment under control so students can actually learn.

Full Definition

In aviation instruction, management skills are the abilities an instructor uses to plan, organize, and run the learning experience effectively. They include preparing lesson material, managing classroom or cockpit time, organizing instructional resources, keeping records, and creating an environment in which learning can take place efficiently.

Context Anchor

Used in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook when describing the core skills an aviation instructor needs to teach effectively in ground lessons, flight lessons, and sessions.