Adaptive Learning
Technology
For Pilot, Cabin, Maintenance, & Stations
Training
Rick Morgenstern
Manager, AQP
Allegiant Air
April, 2015
Adaptive Learning Technology
• 4 Strategic Initiatives approved 6 months ago
– All Systems Training for Pilots to use Adaptive
Learning Technology (A320 / MD80)
– Full Integration of Evidence Based Training
within the Allegiant Air AQP (Core Competencies)
– Fundamental change to our AQP data base to
accommodate EBT
– Fundamental change to our Pilot Recruiting
Process
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• Compatible with Airbus new Pilot Training
Initiative (competency based,
individualized, student centric)
• Compatible with Boeing new Pilot Training
Initiative (competency based,
individualized, student centric)
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Adaptive Learning
Multi-Platform
3D Modeling
Adaptive
Learning
Artificial
Intelligence
Big Data
Game Theory
High-Quality
Video & Animation
Adaptive Learning Technology
• Utilizes a combination of existing
technologies
• Some Elements from Hollywood
– High Definition Video, High End Animation,
and 3D Modeling
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• Elements of Gaming Theory
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• Elements of AI
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• Elements of Interactive Learning
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• Elements of Big Data
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• Deliverable to a Mobile Device
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Adaptive Learning Technology
• Mathematics Breaks the Biases in Pilot
Hiring
• Old School – Hiring Based on
– Age
– Appearance
– Personality
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• Mathematics Breaks the Biases in Pilot
Hiring
• Bill James – 1978 Baseball Abstract
• With Big Data Analytics – Hiring Based on
– Knowledge
– Skill
– Ability
– Aptitude
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The Adaptive Process Works
Adaptive Learning Technology
• Preliminary Results of using Adaptive
Learning
– Small Group Try Out with MD80 Pilots using a
2 hour module on Flight Management System
– 80% Positive Comments from the students
– Board approved a full course (120 modules)
for the MD80 Pilots
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• Future Enhancements
• Allegiant Air committed to the FAA that we
will utilize Adaptive Learning Technology
by all Departments within the Airline
– Pilots
– Mechanics
– Stations
– InFlight
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Adaptive Learning Technology
• Good fit for AQP – IQP Training Programs
• Continuous Improvement for all Employees
– Data Driven
– Uses Statistical Modeling of the KSAs to
develop an adaptive approach to learning
– Individualized training for each and every
Employee
• Allows each airline to compete for the best
available Pilots
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