Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Research in Aviation Management, cilt.5, sa.2, ss.1-11, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
The aim of the study was to examine the intuitive decision-making skills of air traffic controllers and determine whether these skills differ in terms of demographic variables. The study was conducted with the participation of 386 air traffic controllers. The data were collected using an intuitive decision-making scale and a demographic information form. The findings indicated that intuitive decision-making is a significant component in the decision-making processes of air traffic controllers (M=3.4974, SD= 0.49564). No significant differences were observed in the intuitive decision-making based on gender, experience, or the air traffic control unit. However, differences in intuitive decision-making skills were observed among controllers according to their educational background. This finding demonstrates that intuitive decision-making skills can be enhanced not only through experience but also through targeted learning investments. The study makes a significant contribution to the extant literature on the role of intuitive decision-making in air traffic management.