Aviation Safety: Serious Problems Continue to Trouble the Air Traffic Control Work Force

RCED-89-112 Published: Apr 21, 1989. Publicly Released: May 25, 1989.

Highlights

In response to a congressional request, GAO surveyed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers, supervisors, and facility managers about working conditions and related aspects of the air traffic control system.

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Topics

Transportation

Air traffic control systemsAir traffic controllersBackup systemsEmployee trainingJob satisfaction surveysPersonnel managementPersonnel recruitingStaff utilizationTraining utilizationTransportation safetyWorking conditions