Aviation Crew Recovery Experiences on Outstations

Sigurdur Hrafn Gislason, Ruta Bogdane, Inese Vasiļevska-Nesbita

Abstract


ACMI flight crews spend considerable time away from home on outstations. This study suggests that this long term stay carries its own considerations in regards to rest recovery with practical implications for Fatigue Risk Management as prescribed by ICAO. Four recovery experiences, Work Detachment, Control, Relaxation and Mastery, are identified and correlated with 28 crew behaviours on base. The results indicate improvement considerations for airline management organizing a long term contract with ACMI crews, in particular to increase schedule stability to improve the crew member’s sense of Control.

Keywords:
Aviation crew; fatigue; job demands; job resources; recovery experiences

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DOI: 10.1515/tae-2016-0010

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