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Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: With the increasing air traffic flow, the workload of air traffic controllers is also growing, and their proficiency directly impacts civil aviation safety and efficiency. To address the lack of clear training objectives and inconsistent evaluation methods in the initial controller training at the Southwest Air Traffic Management Bureau, this study aimed to develop and validate a core competency model for initial air traffic controllers. Referencing ICAO Document 10056, the study first defined core competencies. Subsequently, using job analysis, the behavioral event interview (BEI) method, and expert panels, a core competency model tailored to the training objectives of the Southwest ATMB was constructed. The key findings of this research include: first, the defined structure of the developed model, comprising seven competency dimensions, 21 elements, and 26 observable behaviors (OBs); second, the determination of combined weights for each dimension and indicator using questionnaire surveys, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and the Entropy Weight Method; and third, the successful application and validation of the model. Specifically, in its application, the weighted TOPSIS method was employed to evaluate trainees in a specific group. This not only provided a ranking of trainee abilities but also facilitated in-depth analysis through radar charts of competency dimensions and box plots of OB items. These application results demonstrate the model’s effectiveness and practicality.
Source: Aerospace
DOI: 10.3390/aerospace12060486
Authors: Yi Hu, Hanyang Shen, Bing Wang, Jichuan Teng, Chenglong Guo, Yanjun Wang
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4410818156
FWCI: 1.093
Cites: 19
Cited by: 1
Related to: 10