STRUCTURAL MODELING OF FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE READINESS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IN AVIATION GROUND OPERATIONS

Tuncel Öz; Umit Kanmaz

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STRUCTURAL MODELING OF FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE READINESS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IN AVIATION GROUND OPERATIONS

Authors:

Tuncel Öz | Umit Kanmaz

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Endüstriyel Organizasyon

Journal:

Öneri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 64, pp.539-572

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355121

pISSN:

1300-0845

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Abstract:

 This study explores the critical factors influencing employee readiness for organizational change within the context of aviation ground operationsa sector undergoing rapid transformation due to the integration of digital technologies such as predictive maintenance and AI-driven systems. While change management has been widely studied in administrative and corporate settings, limited attention has been given to the frontline operational workforce in high-reliability industries like aviation. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 344 ground operations personnel through a structured survey instrument incorporating validated scales. Structural Equation Modeling SEM was employed to examine the effects of transformational leadership, internal communication satisfaction, training effectiveness, and technology readiness on employee readiness for change. The findings not only confirm the significance of these constructs but also reveal a moderation effect of technology readiness and a mediation effect of communication, highlighting the complexity of change dynamics in operational environments. The study contributes a novel perspective by extending established change management theories to a safety-critical, labor-intensive context and provides practical insights for HR professionals and change leaders in the aviation industry.

 This study explores the critical factors influencing employee readiness for organizational change within the context of aviation ground operationsa sector undergoing rapid transformation due to the integration of digital technologies such as predictive maintenance and AI-driven systems. While change management has been widely studied in administrative and corporate settings, limited attention has been given to the frontline operational workforce in high-reliability industries like aviation. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 344 ground operations personnel through a structured survey instrument incorporating validated scales. Structural Equation Modeling SEM was employed to examine the effects of transformational leadership, internal communication satisfaction, training effectiveness, and technology readiness on employee readiness for change. The findings not only confirm the significance of these constructs but also reveal a moderation effect of technology readiness and a mediation effect of communication, highlighting the complexity of change dynamics in operational environments. The study contributes a novel perspective by extending established change management theories to a safety-critical, labor-intensive context and provides practical insights for HR professionals and change leaders in the aviation industry.

 This study explores the critical factors influencing employee readiness for organizational change within the context of aviation ground operationsa sector undergoing rapid transformation due to the integration of digital technologies such as predictive maintenance and AI-driven systems. While change management has been widely studied in administrative and corporate settings, limited attention has been given to the frontline operational workforce in high-reliability industries like aviation. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were collected from 344 ground operations personnel through a structured survey instrument incorporating validated scales. Structural Equation Modeling SEM was employed to examine the effects of transformational leadership, internal communication satisfaction, training effectiveness, and technology readiness on employee readiness for change. The findings not only confirm the significance of these constructs but also reveal a moderation effect of technology readiness and a mediation effect of communication, highlighting the complexity of change dynamics in operational environments. The study contributes a novel perspective by extending established change management theories to a safety-critical, labor-intensive context and provides practical insights for HR professionals and change leaders in the aviation industry.

 Bu çalışma, dijital teknolojilerinözellikle kestirimci bakım ve yapay zekâ destekli sistemlerinentegrasyonu ile hızla dönüşen bir sektör olan havacılık yer hizmetleri bağlamında, çalışanların örgütsel değişime hazır olma düzeyini etkileyen temel faktörleri incelemektedir. Değişim yönetimi literatürde genellikle idari ve kurumsal bağlamlarda ele alınmış olsa da, havacılık gibi yüksek güvenilirlik gerektiren sektörlerde ön saflarda görev yapan operasyonel iş gücüne yönelik araştırmalar sınırlı kalmıştır. Bu çalışma, nicel ve kesitsel bir araştırma tasarımı kullanarak, doğrulanmış ölçeklerin yer aldığı yapılandırılmış bir anket aracılığıyla 344 yer hizmetleri personelinden veri toplamıştır. Yapısal Eşitlik Modellemesi SEM kullanılarak, dönüşümcü liderlik, iç iletişim memnuniyeti, eğitim etkinliği ve teknolojiye hazır olmanın değişime hazır olma üzerindeki etkileri analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, bu değişkenlerin önemini doğrulamakla kalmamış, aynı zamanda teknolojiye hazır olmanın bir düzenleyici moderasyon etkisi ve iletişimin aracı mediasyon etkisi olduğunu da ortaya koyarak operasyonel ortamlarda değişim dinamiklerinin karmaşıklığını vurgulamıştır. Çalışma, mevcut değişim yönetimi kuramlarını güvenlik kritik ve emek yoğun bir bağlama taşıyarak alana yenilikçi bir bakış açısı kazandırmakta ve havacılık sektöründeki insan kaynakları profesyonelleri ile değişim liderleri için uygulanabilir öneriler sunmaktadır.

Article Details

STRUCTURAL MODELING OF FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE READINESS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE IN AVIATION GROUND OPERATIONS

Authors:

Tuncel Öz | Umit Kanmaz

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Endüstriyel Organizasyon

Journal:

Öneri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 64, pp.539-572

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355121

pISSN:

1300-0845

Organizational change

Employee readiness

Aviation management

Ground operations

Digital transformation

Structural equation modeling (SEM)Örgütsel değişim

Çalışanların hazır oluşluğu

Havacılık yönetimi

Yer hizmetleri

Dijital dönüşüm

Yapısal eşitlik modellemesi (SEM)

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Tuncel Öz | Umit Kanmaz

Publisher: Marmara University

Main Topics: Endüstriyel Organizasyon

Journal: Öneri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 64, pp.539-572

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001355121

pISSN: 1300-0845

Issues

Authors:

Tuncel Öz | Umit Kanmaz

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Endüstriyel Organizasyon

Journal:

Öneri Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 64, pp.539-572

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001355121

pISSN:

1300-0845