scope:

Purpose of this Notice.

a. This notice extends the Operational Assessment Program (OAP) currently implemented at three key sites, and enables the expansion of the program to additional key sites yet to be determined. Using the OAP-a program used to assess the knowledge and skills of air traffic controller (ATC) candidates seeking promotion to level 10 and higher terminal radar approach controls (TRACON) -we will improve our selection process of candidates bidding to the current three key sites and all additional key sites identified.

b. This notice conveys instructions, standards, and guidance for administering the OAP. All management and staff involved in the OAP must be familiar with, and comply with, this notice.

c. A technical report, TRACON Operational Assessment Validation under Contract #DTFAWA-09-A80027, documents the validation of the OAP and resides in the Ofice of the Director of Community Enterprise, AJG-P.