Podcast: The future of pilot training, with UNSW

written by Robyn Tongol | July 17, 2026

As the aviation industry grapples with ongoing talent shortages, the question becomes: are current training methods the right model for creating skilled pilots at the rate the sector needs?

Cockpits are becoming increasingly automated, while next-generation training technologies such as VR, XR, AR, and advanced simulation are potentially able to boost safety without increasing risk exposure – so are current competency-based models keeping up with the new reality?

In this special Australian Aviation Podcast, UNSW and the Honourable Company of Air Pilots present a thought-provoking panel discussion on the evolution of pilot training and how industry, regulators, and academia can collaborate to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Join moderator Captain Adrian Young, as well as Churchill Fellow and former CASA Aviation Safety Advisory Panel member Adrianne Fleming, Qantas Group’s Andrew Stead, and UNSW’s Malcolm Good to discuss how pilot training can best meet the new realities of flying.

You can listen to the episode on your device by clicking here. You can also listen to the audio-only version by using the podcast player below.

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