Determinants of US Air Force Enlisted Air Traffic Controller Success

Abstract

This paper summarizes 3 recent US Air Force studies regarding enlisted air traffic controllers (ATCs). Results indicated the current selection composite had acceptable validity for predicting training performance. Cut-score analyses revealed that changing training qualification requirements for the ATC career field would reduce attrition. but would also have undesirable effects on eligibility. Results of a survey of enlisted ATCs indicated they were generally satisfied and motivated. In addition, they identified several abilities required for on-the-job performance that are not measured by current USAF selection procedures. Implications for enlisted ATC selection and training as well as future research directions are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA430201

Entities

People

  • Thomas R. Carretta

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Attrition
  • Composite Materials
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Processing
  • Job Analysis
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Trainees
  • Training

Readers

  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.