Test engineer, analyst training accelerated with innovative method
Summary
Prior to this effort, the time to train a new employee from entry level to basic for either position with the 717th TS was approximately two years. There is a lot of knowledge that should be common to both, but wasn’t in the previous training curriculum.” After an employee qualifies to the basic level, they can have input as to whether they specialize as a TE or TA. A solution to both remove dependence upon the test schedule, improve quality of training and increase performance feedback was sought. “Normally, the playback would run much faster than real time.” Initially, the simulations could only be executed in the Engine Test Facility computer room. You can get all of that through playback and spend the actual expensive air-on hours learning something a little more meaningful.” The simulations also provide an opportunity for evaluation of the trainee and repetition of exercises to build confidence.