Keyword: «psychological readiness»

The article discusses the concept of readiness for professional activity of a future military pilot. The author considers professionally important qualities; specific factors and abilities that should be formed in the process of studying at a military aviation school.

The article gives the definition of learning motivation as a formed skill. The basic concepts of learning motivation, its factors and methods of formation are revealed.

The article examines the components of students' psychological readiness for professional activity. It is noted that psychological readiness is a necessary condition not only for the successful start of pro-fessional activity, but also for solving professional tasks. The data of the survey of students on their psychological readiness for professional activity are presented.