Review of the Scientific Basis for the Mandatory Separation of an Air Traffic Control Specialist at Age 56

Broach D, Schroeder D

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

关键词: Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Retirement;    Federal Aviation Administration;    Age;    Performance;   

RP-ID  :  DOT/FAA/AM-05/6

美国|英语

来源: Federal Aviation Administration

【 摘 要 】

Under Public Law 92-297, air traffic control specialists (ATCS or controller) are required to retire at age 56. A review of the literature relevant to the mandatory retirement of controllers was conducted. The scope of the review was limited to studies relevant to the specific rationales proferred in support of mandatory separation of controllers at age 56. The review was not a comprehensive examination of the extensive literature on aging, health, stress, shiftwork, cognitive abilities, or job performance, including errors, as related to the air traffic control specialist (ATCS) occupation.