A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Impact of Selection Testing on Advanced Flight Training.
Abstract
This report presents a numerical example showing how selection testing can reduce costs in advanced T-45 training. Selection testing provides savings by reducing the rate of attrition. With reduced attrition, fewer students are required to enter the training curriculum to achieve a set number of graduates to fill operational seats. Balanced against this positive impact are at least three factors associated with selection testing that must be taken into account in any cost-benefit analysis. These are 1) R&D costs, 2) administrative costs, and 3) costs associated with rejecting qualified applicants. It is shown that, under certain readily quantifiable circumstances, selection testing might save over $2 million per T-45 advanced strike class. The major goal of this report is to provide a quantitative framework for the rational discussion of selection tests as a prelude and partner to military training curricula.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 18, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA331215
Entities
People
- D. J. Blower
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory