Fatigue Management Training (long&short haul operations)

Syllabus

The Fatigue Management Training covers the following topics:

• Applicable regulatory requirements for flight, duty and rest
• The basics of fatigue including sleep fundamentals and the effects of disturbing the circadian rhythms
• The causes of fatigue, including medical conditions that may lead to fatigue
• The effect of fatigue on performance
• Fatigue countermeasures
• The influence of lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise, and family life on fatigue
• Familiarity with sleep disorders and their possible treatments
• The effects of heavy short range schedules on individuals (if applicable)
• The effect of operating through and within multiple time zones (if applicable)
• The crew member responsibility for ensuring adequate rest and fitness for flight duty
• Optimum use of sleep before night duties or late finish duties, and in-flight rest