Studies of Poststrike Air Traffic Control Specialist Trainees: 2. Selection and Screening Programs

Abstract

Specific contributions of aviation psychologists to the selection and Academy training of FAA air traffic control specialists are presented in an historical context. Research results which formed the basis for the written aptitude selection tests, The Occupational Knowledge Test (for assessing prior experience), and the pass/fail screens for the Academy's nonradar and radar programs are noted. Results of continuing validation research on all aspects of these selection/screening programs are presented in detail as well as the means by which the results are used to (i) predict training and performance outcomes, (ii) model the impact of program changes (iii) allow the introduction of changes (improvements) without compromising the validity of the programs, and (iv) assure compliance with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. The application of this line of research has produced considerable cost/benefits to the agency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199177

Entities

People

  • Carol A. Manning
  • Pamela S. Kegg
  • William E. Collins

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aircrafts
  • Attrition
  • Congress
  • Databases
  • Employment
  • Management Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.