摘要: |
This report provides the results of our audit of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) policies and procedures for screening, placing, and initially training newly hired air traffic controllers. We conducted this review at the request of Representative Jerry F. Costello, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation. Chairman Costello expressed particular concern about whether FAA's screening test identifies candidates' potential to become air traffic controllers and whether the FAA Academy adequately trains candidates before FAA places them at facilities. Accordingly, our audit objectives were to (1) evaluate how FAA determines whether candidates have the requisite abilities to become successful controllers, (2) determine what procedures FAA uses to place controllers at air traffic facilities, and (3) assess whether the initial training provided by the FAA Academy adequately prepares new controllers for facility on-the-job training (OJT). We conducted this review between December 2008 and October 2009 in accordance with government auditing standards prescribed by the Comptroller General of the United States. Exhibit A details our scope and methodology. Exhibit B lists the specific organizations we visited or contacted. |