Fatigue Management Training (FMT)
Our Fatigue Management Training helps the crew to understand fatigue risks in flight operations and ways to prevent it. The course starts with an introduction case involving fatigue issues. Our virtual mentors – Michelle and Michael – guide the crew through the course and explain rules and regulations regarding fatigue, sleepiness factors, symptoms of fatigue, myths about sleep and sleep disorders. Applicable tips and examples on how to handle fatigue issues are presented throughout the course.
DURATION
~ 45 minutes
INTENDED FOR
Cabin Crew
Flight Crew
OCC Staff
Schedule Planners
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
EASA, ICAO, IATA
Learning Objectives
Understand that fatigue is a risk in modern aviation, both in long haul or extensive multi leg operation
Participants will gain knowledge of how to handle Fatigue and its causes
Participants will gain knowledge of how to handle Fatigue and its causes
Learn how to reduce, avoid and report Fatigue during flight operation
Get best practices with sleep as an effective Fatigue mitigation tool
Contents of the course
1. Introduction Case
2. Applicable regulatory requirements for flight, duty and rest
3. The basics of fatigue including sleep fundamentals and the effects of disturbing the circadian
rhythms
4. The causes of fatigue, including medical conditions that may lead to fatigue
5. The effect of fatigue on performance
6. Fatigue countermeasures
7. The influence of lifestyle, including nutrition, exercise, and family life, on fatigue
8. Familiarity with sleep disorders and their possible treatments
9. Where applicable, the effects of long-range operations and heavy short-range schedules on
individuals
10. The effect of operating through and within multiple time zones
11. The crew member responsibility for ensuring adequate rest and fitness for flight duty
