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Scientists: Controllers need naps on the job
WASHINGTON (AP) — The best solution to the problem of sleepy air traffic controllers is more sleeping on the job, scientists say. But that would be a radical change for the Federal Aviation Administra . . . (flightaware.com) Ещё...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Well, as I commented on another article, there are plenty of good arguments here, but both sides ar so oppsed to each other, it's doubtful they'll listen. LaHood's not on my watch is typical government cover your butt. Problem with a lot of shift work, whether weekend or nights, is that the folks want to saty up and do other stuff rather than sleep. Not all, just some. That takes discipline, and then the rotating shifts are no fun either. Problem is, there is some middle ground here somewhere if folks will seek it.
As everyone's sentiments reflect, we need more controllers. If the FAA has to cram the few controllers into so many shifts, without adequate rest, there's just not enough controllers to go around.
And of course the governement is going to cry the blues about not having enough money. Yet right, they have billions to spend on the military or overseas, when there's critical safety issues that need remedied in our country.
And of course the governement is going to cry the blues about not having enough money. Yet right, they have billions to spend on the military or overseas, when there's critical safety issues that need remedied in our country.
the problem is not just rotating shifts. It's starting a shift 8 hours after leaving a shift. People with 9-5 jobs don't understand that. Imagine getting off at 5, and going back to work at 1am to be out by lunchtime and back in the next morning. It's hell on the body
I think that rotating shifts are real hard on the body, especially as we get older, I have worked them and it is really hard on the midnight shift not to doze off, when you get a break, I would bet people would really be shocked to find out that this happens even in the cockpit of the commercial liners.
Another situation, it can't be all that difficult to place a head (toilet)in the tower. I never been in one, but have a boat that has a perfect Vacumn flush head that could be plumbed down to ground level to a holding tank. 12 sf with sink.
Lot's of good ideas here, but, as Roger said, the rotating shifts are a big problem, but the whole thing boils down to activity. If there's not enough to keep somebody awake, why have it open in the first place. There are uncontrolled airports all over the country and always will be. Pilots have procedures to go by when coming into or taking off from one.