Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056
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 S...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4c836348999849b3b30d486a75ffbf3d2025-08-20T03:26:11ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102025-05-0112648610.3390/aerospace12060486Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056Yi Hu0Hanyang Shen1Bing Wang2Jichuan Teng3Chenglong Guo4Yanjun Wang5College of Civil Aviation, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaCollege of Civil Aviation, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaAir Traffic Management Bureau of Southwest China, Chengdu 610200, ChinaAir Traffic Management Bureau of Southwest China, Chengdu 610200, ChinaAir Traffic Management Bureau of Southwest China, Chengdu 610200, ChinaCollege of Civil Aviation, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaWith 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/6/486air traffic controllercore competency modelanalytic hierarchy processentropy weight methodgame theoryweighted TOPSIS method |
| spellingShingle | Yi Hu Hanyang Shen Bing Wang Jichuan Teng Chenglong Guo Yanjun Wang Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056 Aerospace air traffic controller core competency model analytic hierarchy process entropy weight method game theory weighted TOPSIS method |
| title | Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056 |
| title_full | Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056 |
| title_fullStr | Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056 |
| title_short | Core Competency Assessment Model for Entry-Level Air Traffic Controllers Based on International Civil Aviation Organization Document 10056 |
| title_sort | core competency assessment model for entry level air traffic controllers based on international civil aviation organization document 10056 |
| topic | air traffic controller core competency model analytic hierarchy process entropy weight method game theory weighted TOPSIS method |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/6/486 |
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