Under the Obama administration in 2012, a report from the Office of the Inspector General stated that the Air Traffic Selection and Training test (AT-SAT) biased against minorities and females. The test was terminated and replaced with the ATC Biographical Assessment Test in 2014 to allow for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The AT-SAT test was a cognitive aptitude test designed to evaluate skills such as spatial awareness, problem-solving, numerical ability, air traffic management, critical thinking, and decision making. The ATC Biographical Assessment test focused instead on personality traits and life experiences. The Biographical Assessment (BA) was discontinued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2018. This decision was influenced by congressional action, leading to the removal of the BA as a screening tool for air traffic controller applicants. Following its discontinuation, all candidates are now required to take the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) as part of the pre-employment screening process.
However, the ATSA test is not as comprehensive as the AT-SAT. The AT-SAT was broader and more rigorous, testing a wider range of cognitive and psychological traits over a full day. The ATSA is shorter and more focused, primarily assessing skills directly applicable to air traffic control operations. While ATSA still evaluates critical abilities, some critics, including myself, argue that it may not be as predictive of long-term success as AT-SAT was.
Well now! There’s a law suit in the making! 🤦♀️
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Under the Obama administration in 2012, a report from the Office of the Inspector General stated that the Air Traffic Selection and Training test (AT-SAT) biased against minorities and females. The test was terminated and replaced with the ATC Biographical Assessment Test in 2014 to allow for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The AT-SAT test was a cognitive aptitude test designed to evaluate skills such as spatial awareness, problem-solving, numerical ability, air traffic management, critical thinking, and decision making. The ATC Biographical Assessment test focused instead on personality traits and life experiences. The Biographical Assessment (BA) was discontinued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2018. This decision was influenced by congressional action, leading to the removal of the BA as a screening tool for air traffic controller applicants. Following its discontinuation, all candidates are now required to take the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) as part of the pre-employment screening process.
However, the ATSA test is not as comprehensive as the AT-SAT. The AT-SAT was broader and more rigorous, testing a wider range of cognitive and psychological traits over a full day. The ATSA is shorter and more focused, primarily assessing skills directly applicable to air traffic control operations. While ATSA still evaluates critical abilities, some critics, including myself, argue that it may not be as predictive of long-term success as AT-SAT was.
I agree with Ann. Let’s go back to AT-SAT.
Another good reason to stay on the ground. This is just crazy!
WOW!! How will airlines obtain insurance knowing this fact?
MAJOR potential consequences, IMO!!
YES !
...and the same for those teaching the nation's children .
The competency of school children to read and understand arithmetic is well under 50% .