Aviation Professionalism, Careers, and Certification all ties in together in an aviation community. As I progressed as an Aviation Electronics Technician, certain qualifications and training must be met. In fact, the more qualifications a person received, the more important he or she will be in that organization. Pilots also go through certifications. Through the Professional Aviation Board of Certification website: http://www.pabc.aero/stakholder/manufacturers, it describes the Global Professional Pilot Certification (GPPC). The GPPC also benefits in 7 different ways. Manufacturers will understand the proper use of equipment, more effective pilot analysis, response and reporting of malfunctions, increased operational safety, higher component, system reliability. Educators set the standard and deliver to the pilots. Employers determine which applicants are well-qualified for new hire training programs. Insurers base risk assessments to qualified individuals. Pilots also aim for employer expectations to make sound career choices. The public expect their pilots to be well prepared and properly trained. Regulators also need to assure that pre-employment training and testing is current, and secure for meeting the state’s requirements. It is a voluntary professional certification program and employers are free to hire a non-certified pilot if that individual is more compatible with the employer's culture than a certified applicant, however, employers will prefer credential in their pilot selection process. Some employers also require pilots to take the GPPC exam to satisfy insurance requirements. As with aviation maintenance, qualifications are required and those qualified will have more privilege especially when it comes to advancements in their career.
Qualification and certification improves careers and professionalism in an organization. When decisions must be made, qualified individuals are called upon to make the decision. Some can be life threatening if the wrong choice is made.