Evaluation of Drowsiness Among Air Traffic Controllers in U.S. En Route and Terminal Operations

FAA CAMI · CAMI technical report · DOT/FAA/AM-18/14 · Published 2018-09-01 · FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute · 1 author

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Abstract

Examines drowsiness reports, schedule patterns, and circadian misalignment among FAA air traffic controllers. Recommends shift-rotation revisions for the midnight watch and structured rest breaks during night operations.

Author

FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute FAA CAMI

Keywords

ATC fatigue
controller schedule
circadian
human factors

Citation

FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (2018). Evaluation of Drowsiness Among Air Traffic Controllers in U.S. En Route and Terminal Operations. FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. FAA CAMI ID DOT/FAA/AM-18/14. https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/oamtechreports/ ↗