A Realistic View of the People in Air Traffic Control,

Abstract

An overview of research findings on air traffic controllers is presented. Results of personality, aptitude, motivation, interest, and attitude studies are considered in terms of the general pattern of characteristics found to be associated with success in the air traffic profession. The implications of these findings for managerial programs is discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006789

Entities

People

  • Roger C. Smith

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Motivation
  • Personality
  • Traffic

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Organizational Psychology.