Peran Moderasi Kondisi Cuaca pada Pengaruh Efektivitas Program Pelatihan terhadap Capaian Kompetensi Psikomotorik Siswa Penerbang

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of training program effectiveness on the achievement of psychomotor competency in student pilots, with weather conditions as a moderating variable. The study used a quantitative approach with a causal associative method and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) on 80 active student pilot respondents at the Indonesian Aviation Academy (API) Banyuwangi. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire with a Likert scale and the instrument quality was tested through validity and reliability tests, and met all classical regression assumptions. The results showed that training program effectiveness had a positive and significant effect on the achievement of psychomotor competency in student pilots. Weather conditions also had a positive and significant effect on flight skills. In addition, weather conditions were shown to moderate the relationship: the better the weather conditions, the stronger the effect of training program effectiveness on psychomotor competency achievement, and vice versa. The conclusion of this study confirms that the quality of pilot psychomotor competency is not only determined by the quality of training, but also by operational environmental conditions, particularly weather. The implication is that flight education institutions need to manage weather as an integral part of the design and implementation of training programs, either through schedule adjustments, simulator reinforcement, or strengthening bad weather procedures.