The Utility of Testing Noncognitive Aptitudes as Additional Predictors of Graduation from U.S. Air Force Air Traffic Controller Training

Abstract

The present study examined the utility of testing noncognitive aptitudes as a predictor of graduation from US Air Force air traffic controller training. A total of 1,003 training candidates participated in the study. Results of logistic regression indicate that noncognitive areas of functioning at the start of training significantly predicted graduation. Higher levels of emotional self-awareness, self-actualization, reality testing, stress tolerance, happiness, and approach to problem solving best differentiated graduates from nongraduates. The results of the study suggest such areas of functioning are important for training success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 13, 2015
Accession Number
ADA631766

Entities

People

  • Craig J. Bryan
  • Laura Reardon
  • Tanya Goodman
  • Wayne Chappelle
  • William R Thompson

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Applied Psychology
  • Attrition
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Tests
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.