This report details the pilot administration of a Job Performance Measurement Package designed to assess first-term U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) J-79 jet engine mechanic job proficiency. The data collection reported herein completes an important inter-service transfer of testing technology, a cooperative effort between the Air Force and the Navy. The findings of an order of administration effect hold important implications for future research in job performance measurement throughout the domain ...
A comprehensive measurement package was developed to assess the technical proficiency of first-term J-79 jet engine mechanics. The test package was administered to a sample of first-term Marine Corps J-79 jet engine mechanics at several bases in the CONUS and Hawaii. The instruments and other materials used in the project are presented in this report. The comprehensive performance measurement package was delivered to Headquarters, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (FMF), for ...
An Air Force technology for testing J-79 jet engine mechanics was adapted and transferred to the naval services. Significant time and cost savings were realized in this successful prototype venture. Excluding the pretest, the Air Force job performance measurement method required 18 months to develop and cost approximately $143, 000 for contractor service and travel. An additional $107,300 was paid for civilian employee and active duty labor and travel. Transfer ...
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