| All Pilots | |
|---|---|
| I receive training from my employer | 32% |
| Location is not convenient | 21% |
| Scheduled class time is not convenient | 15% |
| Material is not relevant to me | 4% |
| I do not like the training format | 1% |
| Instructors are not knowledgeable | 0% |
| Some other reason | 30% |
| Airline Transport Certificate | |
| I receive training from my employer | 71% |
| Location is not convenient | 8% |
| Scheduled class time is not convenient | 7% |
| Material is not relevant to me | 5% |
| Instructors are not knowledgeable | 0% |
| I do not like the training format | 0% |
| Some other reason | 12% |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate | |
| I receive training from my employer | 23% |
| Location is not convenient | 22% |
| Scheduled class time is not convenient | 18% |
| Material is not relevant to me | 5% |
| I do not like the training format | 2% |
| Instructors are not knowledgeable | 0% |
| Some other reason | 33% |
| Private Pilot Certificate | |
| Location is not convenient | 31% |
| Scheduled class time is not convenient | 21% |
| I receive training from my employer | 2% |
| Material is not relevant to me | 2% |
| I do not like the training format | 2% |
| Instructors are not knowledgeable | 0% |
| Some other reason | 44% |
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and FAA, Flight Standards Service, FAA-Sponsored Safety Seminar Program Survey, Principal Findings, Washington, DC.