An Analysis of Military Airlift Command Pilot Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Air Training Command Instructor Pilot Assignments.
Abstract
The investigation measured the attitudes and perception that Military Airlift Command (MAC) pilots have towards Air Training Command (ATC) Instructor Pilot Assignment. Three pilot groups were examined: those MAC pilots vulnerable for an ATC assignment, those currently serving in ATC and those MAC pilots who have completed an ATC assignment. The perceived effect of an ATC assignment on career potential was measured for these three groups and a comparison was made between groups. A historical data analysis was done to examine career differences between two pilot groups: MAC pilots who have had an ATC assignment those who have not. The analysis of pilot attitudes and perceptions was accomplished by use of a census survey of MAC pilots. The analysis of career differences was accomplished using historical data provided from the Military Personnel Center (MPC). The results reflect the perception by all three pilot groups that an ATC assignment decreases their chances for promotion and career advancement. For those pilots vulnerable for an ATC assignment and those currently serving in ATC, this attitude is strongly related to their decision to separate from, or remain in, the Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174173
Entities
People
- Jeffrey A. Porter
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology