Office of Aerospace Medicine Technical Reports

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute


Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-74/12

Title and Subtitle: A realistic view of the people in air traffic control

Report Date: December 1974

Authors: Smith RC

Abstract: 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.

Key Words: Stress Index, Urinary Stress Indicators, Heart Rate

No. of Pages: 6

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