Attrition-retention rates of air traffic control trainees recruited during 1960-1963 and 1968-1970.

OAM report.PDFTech ReportFAA-AM-72-33DOT/FAA/AM-72/33Air traffic controllersTrainingSelection and appointmentPersonnel retentionData collectionSamplesHuman subject testingAlternatives analysisUnited StatesCivil Aerospace Medical InstituteCobb, Bart B.Mathews, John J.Nelson, Peter L.Civil Aeromedical InstituteUnited States. Office of Aviation MedicineNTL-AVIATION-Air Traffic ControlNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-SurveysUS Transportation CollectionThe study involved a total of 6,367 subjects in three ATCS options. Of these, 2,000 entered FAA Academy training during 1960 to 1963, before an ATC-Aptitude Test Battery became operational in the screening of most applicants. The remaining 4,367 subjects, the majority of whom were selected from among aptitude-screened applicants, entered the Academy's basic training courses during October 1968 through March 1970. Percentages reflecting Academy elimination rates are reported for entrants of the earlier and later time periods