THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATION OF FUTURE AVIATION SPECIALISTS

The article presents a theoretical analysis of the educational and professional motivation of future aviation professionals. The motivation of professional cognitive activity of cadets/students is outlined as a key factor for learning and independent choice of profession, the field of activity and self-realization, and identification of conscious motivation for mastering regulatory priority disciplines. The aim of this research is the theoretical analysis of the educational and professional motivation of future aviation specialists. The analyses of references, and theoretical research methods, which are based on the analysis of scientific and methodical literature on the problems of the educational and professional motivation formation process of future aviation specialists, were used as research methods. The levels of motivation are summarized. The meaning of the criteria of the factors of its formation is disclosed. The cardinal positions of the motivational aspect of effective educational and professional activity of future aviation specialists were formed and theoretically substantiated. These positions are of practical importance in order to avoid the problems associated with the current influx of energetic, promising young people to the faculties of prestigious intellectual professions (specialities), while there is a great need for personnel in aviation specialities.