A REALISTIC VIEW OF THE PEOPLE IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

An overview of research findings on air traffic controllers is presented. Results of personality, aptitude, motivation, interest, and attitude studies are considered in terms of the general pattern of characteristics found to be associated with success in the air traffic profession. The implications of these findings for managerial programs is discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Aviation Administration

  Office of Aviatior Medicine
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Civil Aeromedical Institute

  Oklahoma City, OK  United States  73128
• Authors:
  • Smith, R C
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 9 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air traffic control; Air traffic controllers; Aptitude; Attitudes; Motivation; Pattern recognition systems; Personality; Personnel management; Psychological aspects; Social psychology; Surveys
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00090380
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FAA-AM-74-12
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM