A Formative Evaluation of the Collegiate Training Initiative–Air Traffic Control Specialist (CTI-ATCS) Program

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• Creators:
  Morrison, John E. ; Fotouhi, Carolyn Hill ; Broach, Dana
• Corporate Creators:
  Human Resources Research Organization ; Civil Aeromedical Institute
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Air traffic controllers
  • Training programs
  • Evaluation
  • Education and training
  • Recruiting
  • Selection and appointment
  • Universities and colleges
  • Air traffic controllers--Selection and appointment
  • Air traffic controllers--Training of
  • Air traffic controllers--Recruiting
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT/FAA/AM-96/6
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
• Abstract:
  This report describes the initial formative evaluation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) College Training Initiative - Air Traffic Control Specialist (CTI-ATCS) Program. The purpose of the CTI-ATCS program is to test "the concept that non-federal, post-secondary educational institutions can develop, deliver, and implement air traffic control recruiting, selection, and training programs" (FAA, 1990) The background and evolution of this program are presented, along with descriptions of the institutions that are involved in the training of CTI-ATCS participants. The report concludes that the programs at the five participating educational institutions appear to be functioning well. Specifically, the programs are making innovations in recruitment, selection, and training that may be of benefit to the FAA. Some progress in recruiting women and minorities is being made. However, the sharply curtailed demand for CTI-ATCS graduates poses a significant challenge to the program. Improvements in program management and communications are also needed. Overall, the CTI-ATCS program appears to be generally successful, but further study is required.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/21431/dot_21431_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.53 MB]
• Collection(s):
  FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute ; US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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