Field training versus technical school training for mechanics maintaining a new weapon system

Abstract

Comparison on job knowledge is made between B-52 mechanics receiving field training and those receiving technical school full-time for 2 months. After control for aptitude and maintenance experience by means of matched regression estimates, "there is no significant difference in job knowledge on the part of mechanics exposed to the two training environments. Mechanics at higher levels of aptitude and experience benefit most from field training… lower levels of aptitude and experience benefit most from technical school training." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)