Plain English Meaning

An organized plan for teaching someone something, with clear goals, a set order of lessons, and a way to check that the student has actually learned it.

Full Definition

A structured, planned sequence of instruction designed to develop specific knowledge, skills, and judgment in a learner, leading to a defined standard of competence. In aviation, a training program typically includes stated objectives, lessons in a deliberate order, training materials, practice activities, and methods for measuring whether the learner has reached the required standard.

Context Anchor

Used in flight schools, ground lessons, instructor planning, and FAA discussions about how aviation instruction should be structured.